Specialist TPM

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.

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Job Purpose

To lead and institutionalize Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) across the pharma manufacturing site by driving the Jishu Hozen (JH) journey, Lean practices, and asset performance improvement, ensuring reliable equipment, zero breakdowns, manpower capability building, and sustainable business results through structured TPM deployment.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. TPM Deployment & Governance

• Drive end‑to‑end TPM implementation across manufacturing, utilities, and support functions.
• Define and deploy the TPM roadmap, yearly master plan, and pillar governance structure.
• Lead TPM pillars including JH, PM, FI, QM, E&T, SHE, and correlate activities with business priorities.
• Establish TPM routines, audits, reviews, and maturity assessments.
• Ensure TPM alignment with cGMP, regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.

2. Jishu Hozen (JH) Journey Leadership

• Lead the JH journey from Step‑1 to Step‑7 across critical equipment.
• Enable operator ownership through autonomous maintenance practices such as:
  • Cleaning, inspection, lubrication, tightening
  • Abnormality identification and tagging
  • Standardization and visual controls
• Build capability of operators, supervisors, and engineers on JH concepts and practices.
• Sustain JH standards and audits with measurable maturity improvement.

3. Lean Manufacturing & Loss Elimination

• Identify and eliminate losses related to breakdowns, speed loss, minor stoppages, defects, and changeovers.
• Lead Lean tools application such as VSM, Kaizen, 5S, SMED, problem solving, and standard work.
• Drive improvement projects linked to OEE, productivity, cycle time, and cost reduction.
• Facilitate cross‑functional Kaizen and Work Circles to build continuous improvement culture.

4. Asset Case Development & Ownership

• Define and own Asset Performance Improvement Cases for critical equipment and lines.
• Lead data‑based diagnosis using OEE, breakdown history, loss trees, FMEA, and Pareto analysis.
• Convert improvement opportunities into business‑linked asset cases with cost‑benefit analysis.
• Track execution, benefits realization, and sustainability of asset cases.

5. Performance Measurement & Reviews

• Track and report TPM KPIs such as OEE, breakdown reduction, MTBF, MTTR, JH maturity, and Kaizen benefits.
• Drive Daily / Weekly / Monthly TPM Review mechanisms at line, area, and site level.
• Ensure visibility of TPM performance through dashboards and management reviews.

6. Capability Building & Culture

• Build TPM capability across levels through training, coaching, and on‑job mentoring.
• Develop TPM leaders, pillar owners, and shop‑floor champions.
• Drive ownership, discipline, and accountability culture on the shop floor.
• Integrate TPM with AWT / Work Circles and daily management systems.

7. Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, EHS, and HR teams.
• Ensure TPM activities are GMP‑compliant and inspection‑ready.
• Support internal audits, TPM audits, and regulatory inspections related to equipment reliability and maintenance practices.

8. Continuous Improvement & Benchmarking

• Benchmark TPM practices with internal sites and external best‑in‑class organizations.
• Drive standardization of best practices, frameworks, and toolkits across the site.
• Support digitalization of TPM and maintenance practices where applicable.

Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation / Chemical Engineering
• MBA / PG Diploma in Operations / Manufacturing Excellence – preferred
• Formal certification in TPM / Lean / Six Sigma is an added advantage

Experience

• 12–15 years of experience in Pharma / FMCG / Process Manufacturing, with strong exposure to TPM deployment.
• Proven experience in JH journey execution, Lean transformations, and asset improvement projects.
• Exposure to regulated GMP manufacturing environments preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in TPM, JH, Lean, and OEE improvement
• Excellent problem‑solving and data analysis capability
• Ability to convert technical improvements into business impact
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
• Change leadership and cultural transformation mindset

Behavioral Expectations

• High ownership and result orientation
• Strong shop‑floor connect and hands‑on approach
• Collaboration and influence without authority
• Continuous learning and systems thinking mindset

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.

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