Sr. Manager – R&D (Blend Specialist) – Diageo Bengaluru Karnataka

About the Job – Sr. Manager – R&D (Blend Specialist) – Diageo Bengaluru Karnataka

Job Description :

This role delivers technical output that carries a financial impact that consistently delivers on the innovation business KPIs/needs. The individual is expected to manage multiple complex projects, initiatives and work streams with minimal guidance from manager and L4 technical mentors.

Leveraging commercial and consumer insight, the individual will act as a source of technical and creative expertise on their cross functional project teams. The individual will recommend, design and influence the business to implement new product/ technical solutions for application in market. The individual will be expected to consistently broaden their experience via project work in different disciplines, research programs and/or beverage categories.

Qualifications and Capabilities Required

Education – Bachelors/ Master degree in Alcohol Technology/Analytical Chemistry/Bio Chemistry/Food Technology. Additional certifications including Masters or PhD a plus. Engineering or Applied Science Degree or recognized technical equivalent

Experience – Minimum 8 to 10 years in Distillery/blending/Quality /Product Development. Experienced in leading project teams; proven record of managing technical projects through to execution.

Functional Requirements

In depth knowledge of processes – Distillation, Maturation and raw material for the alcoholic beverages
Understand of wood and cask and the maturation chemistry of whisky and other spirits
Good sensory skill to understand the various sensory parameters and make decision on the quality of spirit independently.
Able to translate creative ideas into tangible business opportunities.

Visit producing units for audit, sampling, sensory assessment & advising mixing of the spirits to deliver the consistent quality.
Import Oak Wood Casks with receipt, usage, filling, maintenance, rejuvenation, transfers and scrapping
Manage Vats of maturation of Grape Spirit & Rum Spirits, maintenance, filling, rejuvenation, usage & scrapping.
Work on maturation & quality improvement of Special Spirits related projects and implementation at units
Work with external collaborators by generating required data, providing samples & joint process activities at unit
Prepare and collaboratively work on technical training module with the process owners
Co-ordinate with PnC , Sourcing, make and supply team seamlessly and build inventory as per the R&D requirements.
IT and technology understanding, Mathematical and analytical skills

Opportunities for Growth

Expand skill through experience in various categories/ platforms/ initiatives.
Broaden skill and network through cross-functional assignments and/or stretching business deliverables.
Bring new technology and technical solutions into the business and into market
Grow strong capabilities in cross functional stakeholder management
Develop as master blender for future

Technical Leadership Expectations

Organizational Impact and Influence

Has proven track record in managing complex technical projects (internally or externally).
Can effectively manage self and prioritize objectives to achieve best business results.
Takes the lead within their area/ functional expertise; shaping their own destiny in terms of project delivery.
Independently designs and executes experiments to accomplish research/ project objectives within budget.
Applies knowledge of industry trends and internal/ external developments to improve individual and group performance.
Strives to build alliances and relationships within and across functions.
Understands the appropriate legal and regulatory requirements of the region and seeks creative opportunities within regulations.
Demonstrates deep accountability for the creation of new technologies, methods and/ or products.
Crafts technologies so a meaningful consumer application can be derived.

Decision Making / Problem Solving

Shows tenacity in dealing with complex time-consuming issues; successfully identifies, analyzes and solves problems with minimal guidance.
Anticipates key technical/ commercial issues and integrates data and knowledge to recommend timely, optimal business solutions. Raises issues with appropriate context and views obstacles as solvable challenges.
Is willing to incur calculated risk in order to deliver exceptional results.
Incorporates the newest technologies and thinking to deliver smart, novel technical solutions.
Applies both analysis and intuition equally into work.
Consistently demonstrates excellent follow-through on project commitments.

Communication Skills

Cultivates a culture of openness and information sharing.
Proactively feeds information to keep sr. management well informed; effectively caters message to audience (across the functions and with stakeholders).
Can interpret and simplify complex technical issues into key messages and recommendations.
Understands when to manage technical/ business challenges independently and when to engage line manager/ L4 technical mentor.
Effectively uses verbal and written communication skills to align and drive business results. Engages with peers and stakeholders in a way that inspires trust and confidence.

Independent Judgment

Consistently demonstrates sound independent judgment, even in times of tight deadlines and budget constraints.
Reaches conclusive decisions after fully researching alternatives. Identifies and turns insights into actions.
Responds quickly and effectively to changes in project needs and priorities.
Prioritizes the delivery of the business/ project goals above personal technical achievements – will comfortably seek out peer/ management support when needed to achieve results.
Can weigh cost-benefit in risk analysis and make sound recommendations/ plan mitigation.
Is able to apply own and others’ creativity to develop powerful solutions in ideation sessions.

Diversity statement

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Bangalore Technical Centre

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2023-09-26