Deputy General Manager - Engineering Foods, EOU

Function: Product Supply Organization

Location: Bengaluru

Reporting To:  Director- Projects, Engineering & Capex

At Tata Consumer Products Ltd, we stand #Forbetter – Planet, Sourcing, Nutrition, Communities. And #ForBetter Opportunities …. Here’s an exciting one!

How does this Job align to our Strategy?

At the core of Tata Consumer Products' business approach lie six strategic pillars that serve as the foundation for its growth and success: Strengthening & Accelerating our Core Business, Driving Digital and Innovation, Unlocking Synergies, Creating a Future-Ready Organization, Exploring New Opportunities and Embedding Sustainability.

This job opportunity closely aligns with one of these key strategic pillars, which is driving Strengthening & Accelerating our Core Business. This position will lead the engineering, capex and Opex projects (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical & Automation) to enhance operational capability, capacity, and efficiencies for category (Foods and EOU).

What are the Key Deliverables in this role ?

Financial Outcomes

• Lead the end‑to‑end Capex planning and governance process for the Food and EOU categories, including the development of annual and long‑range Capex budgets, preparation and review of Capital Funding Reports (CFR), and ongoing tracking of project‑wise capital expenditure. Ensure robust cash‑flow planning, variance analysis, and compliance with internal financial controls to support investment decisions and timely execution of capital projects.
• Drive continuous improvement in energy performance by leveraging the Energy Management System (EMS) to monitor energy usage, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop reduction strategies, track energy intensity KPIs, and enable sustainable operations aligned with organizational goals.

Customer Service

• Support new product launches in the Foods and EOU categories by identifying required equipment, coordinating procurement with the Purchase team, and conducting post‑implementation evaluations.
• Coordinate with Operations to establish factories and operational infrastructure, ensuring readiness, installation, and smooth commissioning.
• Manage end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring completion within agreed scope and timelines, and hand over finalized outputs to the appropriate business owners.

Internal Processes

• Define and scope assigned projects in partnership with business stakeholders, ensuring clarity of objectives, deliverables, and expected outcomes for the category.
• Review and finalize technical inputs and approvals for all civil, electrical, and Capex projects, ensuring adherence to design, stability, and compliance requirements.
• Lead the end‑to‑end bidder and contract management process, including vendor identification, evaluation, negotiation, and finalization of agreements for the category.
• Oversee execution and progress tracking of projects involving machinery upgrades, manufacturing infrastructure, office setups, and related initiatives.
• Monitor, drive, and report sustainability initiatives, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and internal standards for the category.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards for all new equipment and ongoing upgrades to existing assets.
• Manage timely issuance and renewal of pan‑India annual maintenance contracts (AMCs) for all category assets.
• Oversee electrical safety audits, energy audits, and ISO certifications for all units within the category.

Innovation and Learning

• Support the identification and execution of automation and energy‑conservation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs across the category.
• Contribute to OEE enhancement and process‑improvement projects, ensuring consistent performance optimization and operational excellence.
• Adopt, implement, and scale new technologies, including Automation and Industry 4.0/IoT solutions, to strengthen manufacturing and operational capabilities.
• Develop and implement strategies to transition to renewable energy sources, driving sustainability goals and long‑term energy resilience for the category.
• Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Instrumentation)  with 12-15 years’ work experience in Engineering in FMCG industry especially in Ready to Eat, Frozen Snacks, Noodles, Wetline processes
• Knowledge and prior experience in Machine Design/ Technology/ Safety; Process Improvement;
• Hands on experience in Greenfield and Brownfield expansions, covering Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Instrumentation preferably within the Food and Beveragage industry
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Project management, vendor management and contract management
  
   
• Knowledge in SAP, MS projects and CAD
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and manage complex and ambiguous scenarios.
• Analytical and problem solving abilities.