Lead TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries. 

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable.  Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Facilitator & Coordinator to work closely with the Site Leadership team, focusing to achieve Zero Defects, Zero Breakdowns, and Zero Minor Stoppages. The role involves collaboration with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to drive improvements. Additionally, the role includes training team members, preparing MIS reports, and managing relationships with external agencies like consultants and vendors.

Roles & Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for serving as a TPM Facilitator & Coordinator, collaborating closely with the Site Leadership team on COE (Center of Excellence) ways of working to achieve Zero Defects, Zero Breakdowns, and Zero Minor Stoppages while enhancing operator capability. 
• Your role involves working with operations, maintenance, and quality teams on the shop floor to drive AWW/COE, OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) improvements, and conduct Root Cause Analysis.
• To achieve improvements, you will drive initiatives such as Kaizens, OPL (One Point Lesson), and Kaizen Blitz, along with implementing Lean Daily Management at Tier-2 & Tier-1.
• You will be responsible for conducting periodic OE reviews with the site head, and preparing MIS (Management Information System) reports while maintaining effective communication with the Site and Central teams.
• Additionally, you will conduct training sessions for team members on Work Better (WB), TPM Tools in Plant.
• Your responsibilities also include dealing with external agencies such as consultants and vendors.

Educational qualification: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field

Minimum work experience: 5-7 years in manufacturing & TPM or Candidate from Young Leadership Program

Skills & attributes:
Technical Skills
• Good knowledge of TPM methodologies, with mandatory hands-on experience in Jishu-Hozen (JH), Planned Maintenance (PM), Kobetsu-Kaizen (KK), and Quality Maintenance (QM) pillars.
• Experience with Six Sigma Green Belt (Six Sigma GB) would be an added advantage.
• Foundational Financial Acumen, including the ability to understand COGs (Cost of Goods) and perfuming cost benefit analysis.
• Experience as a TPM Facilitator & Coordinator, and working knowledge of OE practices and Lean principles.
• Experience in applying Lean Daily Management at Tier-2 & Tier-1, Kaizens, One-Point Lessons (OPL), and Kaizen Blitz.
• Experience in driving Root Cause Analysis for operational issues.
• Ability in training team members on Workshops and TPM Tools in a plant setting.
Behavioural skills
• Effective communication skills and stakeholder management experience for coordinating with Site and central teams and interacting with external agencies.
• Ability to collaboration with various teams to enhance OEE, lead lean daily management, and implement COE.

About the Department

Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO)

At Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation. With a legacy of excellence, we are a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry.

We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad, Vizag, Baddi, Mexico, Shreveport, and Mirfield, comprising 8 OSD facilities, 3 Injectables facilities, and 8 API facilities.

Benchmarking manufacturing processes and continuous operational excellence are at the core of our capability to deliver quality medicines to our patients in 66 countries. We manufacture a portfolio of complex APIs and 1,150+ drug master files across key therapy areas such as Oncology, Cardio-vascular, Central Nervous System and Anti-Diabetes. he World Economic Forum has recognised our largest manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad, as part of its Global Lighthouse Network. We aspire to be the most efficient pharma operations in the world. Our productivity improvement and digitalisation efforts are key to staying competitive, meeting business imperatives, and meeting our ambitious ESG goals. Building such ‘factories of the future’ is integral to innovation and to build healthcare of the future.
Benefits Offered
At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.
The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture
Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.
For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/