Pernod Ricard

Senior Manager - Energy and Utilities

Pernod Ricard  •  Gurugram, IN (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

  • To lead, execute and implement Energy & Water conservation initiatives across manufacturing units in India, ensuring adherence to PR Carbon Neutrality Program of 2030, corporate sustainability targets, regulatory mandates and EHS guidelines.
  • To drive benchmarking of energy and water consumption parameters across Own and Sub-lease units, establishing performance baselines and identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Develop, standardize and implement Energy & Water management frameworks, SOPs and best practices PAN India in alignment with corporate sustainability strategy.
  • Lead end-to-end projects for energy and water reduction — spanning audits, feasibility, execution and stabilization — across greenfield and brownfield unit environments.
  • Own and track Energy & Water KPIs including consumption intensity, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance and reduction targets across all units.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Benchmarking & Standards Development:

  • Establish and maintain energy and water consumption benchmarks across all 23 units, enabling performance comparison and target-setting.
  • Develop standardized norms, SOPs and engineering guidelines for energy and water usage across Own and Sub-lease manufacturing units.
  • Conduct periodic audits and gap assessments against internal benchmarks and external best practices (ISO 50001, ISO 14001, BEE standards, etc.).
  • Ensure all units comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements related to energy and water (BEE, CGWA, PCB, etc.).

Project Management (Energy & Water Reduction Initiatives)

  • Lead and manage end-to-end energy and water reduction projects across units within defined budget, timeline and quality parameters.
  • Coordinate with unit teams, contractors and vendors for project execution; review progress against planned cost, quality and schedule.
  • Track project performance against short-term and long-term reduction goals; provide regular updates to senior stakeholders on strategy, progress and risks.
  • Enforce safety standards and safe work practices during all project execution phases.
  • Ensure projects comply with applicable industry and sustainability standards (ISO 50001, ISO 14001, HACCP, GMP, as applicable).

Value Engineering & Cost Efficiency:

  • Analyze energy and water consumption patterns across units and recommend process modifications for efficiency gains.
  • Implement cost-effective corrective actions to address consumption inefficiencies and operational bottlenecks.
  • Drive standardization of energy and water-related equipment, spares and utilities to improve cost efficiency PAN India.

Innovation & Technology Implementation:

  • Identify and implement innovative solutions — including automation, digitization and IoT-based monitoring — to enhance energy and water efficiency across units.
  • Review and approve layouts, equipment specifications and utility requirements for energy and water-related infrastructure upgrades.
  • Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies and practices relevant to water recycling, energy recovery and consumption reduction.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Build and nurture strong relationships with internal stakeholders including unit operations teams, finance, EHS and corporate sustainability functions.
  • Liaise with external consultants, technology vendors, regulatory bodies and certification agencies.
  • Support performance qualification, trial runs and commissioning for new energy and water systems.

Capability Building & Governance:

  • Develop, train and coach unit-level teams on energy and water management practices and standards.
  • Lead structured handover of implemented projects with qualified performance parameters and complete documentation.
  • Prepare and present MIS reports, dashboards and governance reviews to leadership on energy and water performance

KPIs (Measures of Success for this role)

  • Bottling - Water Consumption (kl/kl)
  • Bottling - Total Energy Consumption (Mwh / kl of bottled product)
  • Distillery - Water Consumption – Distillery (kl /klAA)
  • Distillery - Total Energy Consumption (Mwh / klAA)
  • Best Practice Scores for Energy and Water

INTERACTIONS

INTERNAL

  • All HO Projects, Operations, EHS, Finance & Sustainability teams
  • Unit-level Engineering and Operations teams across 23 locations

EXTERNAL

  • Energy & Water Technology Vendors and Consultants
  • Regulatory Bodies (BEE, CGWA, State PCBs)
  • Certification and Audit Agencies

PROFILE DETAILS

QUALIFICATION

Essential Criteria-

  • Full time Engineering Degree (Electrical / Mechanical / Chemical / Environmental Engineering preferred)

Desirable Criteria-

  • Proven experience in implementing energy and water efficiency projects in an industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Certification in Energy Management (BEE Certified Energy Auditor / Manager) is desirable
  • Strong understanding of energy auditing, water balancing and utility management systems
  • Hands-on experience with ISO 50001 (Energy Management) and/or ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) frameworks
  • Familiarity with regulatory landscape — BEE, CGWA, State PCBs and environmental compliance requirements
  • Ability to use appropriate decision-making processes including consultation with relevant cross-functional stakeholders

EXPERIENCE

  • 6+ years of hands-on work experience in Energy and/or Water management in manufacturing or FMCG environments
  • 3+ years of experience leading energy/water projects or sustainability function at a plant or regional level
  • Proven track record of delivering measurable energy and water reduction outcomes across multiple manufacturing sites
  • A target-oriented and self-driven individual with a high sense of achievement to accomplish departmental and organizational sustainability goals
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret consumption data and derive actionable insights
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment with multiple simultaneous projects across geographies

Job Posting End Date:

2026-05-31

Target Hire Date

2026-08-31

Target End Date

Pernod Ricard

About Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries.

Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être.

As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.

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Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Paris, FR
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