Site Engineering Head

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 looking for a proactive Engineering Head to lead and manage the engineering function, ensuring maximum equipment and facility availability for manufacturing operations and meet business needs while adhering to quality and safety requirements. The role involves planning and executing continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity, reliability, and compliance, minimizing downtime and production loss while maintaining the highest standards.

Roles & Responsibilities
• You will be responsible for maintaining manufacturing equipment and automated systems to ensure correct functionality and calibration compliance, and ensure their operation within validated process parameters.
• You will lead the team towards the zero downtime concept, higher reliability, maximum availability, and zero failures, reducing batch loss due to equipment issues.
• Your role involves ensuring good breakdown analysis and driving a strategy for handling of critical breakdowns, while continuously developing and improving preventive maintenance practices.
• You will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient production operations across all plants, leading the team in identifying continuous improvement opportunities, lifecycle management of critical equipment, debottleneck, LDM  (Lean Daily Management) and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives, energy and resource optimization for higher productivity, networking with other DRL units, cost efficiency, and KPI (Key Performance Indicators) development and monitoring.
• Additionally, you'll be involved in preparing and supporting the development of CAPEX (capital expenditure) proposals, feasibility studies, and approvals. Moreover, your responsibilities include ensuring timely execution of projects with timeline and compliance, good budgeting for OPEX (operating expenses), tracking, and monitoring costs.
• You will be responsible for addressing discrepancies, collaborating with cross-functional departments to close gaps, and implementing corrective actions.
• Your role also involves compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and safety standards, ensuring SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) adherence for the operation of designated manufacturing equipment, batch documentation, and data collection and maintenance according to current GMPs and regulatory requirements.
• You will be responsible for leading the team in safety awareness and improvements, ensuring compliance with safety rules and standards, and proactively engaging in continuous improvement activities for safe and compliant equipment operations.
• Additionally, you will oversee the team's adherence to safety guidelines, environmental KPIs, and QMS (Quality Management System) elements. You will identify and address training needs, maintain audit readiness, and ensure the development and maintenance of all required documents and procedures.
• You will be responsible for skill development, training, and coaching employees, effectively managing performance issues and corrective actions, and appreciating employee contributions, fostering a highly motivated and productive team.
• Additionally, you'll ensure organizational effectiveness, optimized resource management, and capability building for individual, departmental, and business objectives.

Educational qualification: A Bachelor’s in Instrumentation 

Minimum work experience: 15 years of experience leading engineering, electrical, civil, instrumentation, Process maintenance and automation engineers, handling maintenance and project activities in OSD, should be from FMCG industry

Skills & attributes:

Technical Skills
• Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical processes, quality management, safety practices, networking principles, resource management, and expertise in purchasing and cost management.
• Engineering and technical knowledge, emphasizing the ability to apply this expertise to pharmaceutical processes and equipment.
• Strong grasp of GMP, Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards and practices within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in process automation, reliability-cantered maintenance, and the use of TPM and LDM tools.
• Knowledge of networking principles and resource management.

Creates TPM capabilities in front line through working with operations to identify Sources of Contamination, Hard to access and Hard to clean areas and enables a CLTI checklist in place for all equipment.

Works with line managers in operations to create AM/PM capabilities in Manufacturing and Packing operations.

Monitors the technical evaluation of new Projects / equipments and the progress of Projects / equipments  installation & commissioning

 Monitors breakdown maintenance, Preventive & Predictive maintenance and reviews/monitors Calibration Schedules
- Implements Energy conservation initiatives, world class maintenance and good engineering practices in order to ensure up keep of plant & facility

Creates an equipment wise breakdown to component and sub-component level, including FMEA and risk analysis for breakdowns and an inventory management process for spare parts.
- Facilitates & Reviews LDM, MMA Practices and implements Kaizen, OPL and 5S in work area.

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Utilize TPM strategies to enhance equipment reliability and performance
Behavioural skills
• Proficiency in communication and influencing skills, coupled with the ability to effectively manage and lead teams.
• Strong analytical and technical skills to troubleshoot challenges efficiently, ensuring a systematic approach to problem-solving and the effective resolution of issues.
• Ability to adapt to various interpersonal dynamics and maintain objectivity in decision-making.
• A blend of strong strategic thinking and execution capabilities, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams for successful project execution.
• Proactively taking on responsibilities and challenges, coupled with resilience in the face of setbacks.

Educational qualification-Graduation in Instrumenation,
Post Graduation in Engineering / MBA is preferred
Minimum work Experience-18+ years of experience
Skills & attributes – 
Functional Skills-
• Asset Management
• Commissioning Qualification Validation (CQV)
• Total Cost of Ownership
• Equipment Maintenance
• Process Engineering
• Project Management
• Site Inspection
• Sustainability Initiatives
Resident Skills
• Audit Management
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPS)
• Lean Methodologies
• Risk Management
• Total Productive Maintenance
Behavioural Skills
• Accountability and ownership – takes full responsibility for equipment performance, team outcomes, and compliance standards.
• Strategic thinking – anticipates operational challenges and drives long-term improvements through data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration.
• People development focus – invests in coaching, recognition, and capability building to foster a motivated and skilled workforce.
Critical exposures
• 8+ years in engineering or plant maintenance roles, with 5+ years as team lead managing Mechanical / Electrical / HVAC / Instrumentation /Operations / Engineering Projects in pharma manufacturing is desired
• Experience in cGMP, EHS, regulatory compliance and audit readiness in pharmaceutical manufacturing is desired.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System(CMMS), energy efficiency measures and sustainability initiatives for asset management is desired
• Exposure in budget preparation and monitoring for CapEx and OpEx aligned with engineering objectives is preferred.
• Exposure to SCADA, BMS (Building Management Systems), and IoT-based predictive maintenance tools is preferred.


 

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/#!/