Job Description

Company DescriptionDr. Reddys 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 Cant 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 transparencyDr Reddys 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 a dynamic individual to lead our engineering function. The role involves ensuring equipment and plant reliability, driving maintenance efficiency, and upholding safety standards. Responsibilities include budget management, energy efficiency projects, new facility design, and leading engineering during regulatory audits.Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for ensuring equipment & plant reliability to support production schedules, building team capability to minimize dependency on OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and leading the Maintenance Efficiency Program and engineering excellence.
• Your responsibilities include leading safety standards & behavior in engineering & across, collaborating with cross functional teams for seamless support, and ensuring implementation of & adherence to QMS (Quality Management System).
• Your role involves leading the team for new facility design, commissioning, taking over and qualifications, and leading the engineering function during all regulatory audits, ensuring all time audit readiness.
• You will also be responsible for the overall routine and non- routine maintenance of plant and process equipment, and the operation and maintenance of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), water system & utility equipment.
• You will be responsible for the implementation of continuous improvement projects, and ensuring adherence to defined standards and procedures by reviewing plant and facility layouts of QMS.
• You will be responsible for participating in equipment qualifications, calibrations and validations, and maintenance of equipment manuals and records.
• You will ensure annual service contracts for upkeep and troubleshoot of process equipment and utilities, inclusive of plant and facility maintenance.
• You will be responsible for budget and financial control for operating expenses of process, facility utilities and energy budgets.
• You will coordinate with statutory, regulatory and government agencies for compliance with applicable acts and rules of electricity boards, boiler inspector, etc.
• You will implement energy conservation measures and water management procedures, ensure adherence to PMP (Preventive Maintenance Program)/ Validation & calibration schedule, and review engineering SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and other relevant documents along with QA (Quality Assurance).
• You will extend technical support to other manufacturing units whenever required and establish normal relationships between consumption and relevant driving factors.
• You will actively participate in preparation, coordination and execution of project concept note, project specific validation plan, risk assessment, factory acceptance test, site acceptance test, URS (User Requirement Specification), DQ (Design Qualification), IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), PQ (Performance Qualification), and ergonomic trials of all manufacturing & engineering equipment at site.
• You will be responsible for selection and approval of external contractor's agencies to carry out various activities like calibrations, validations, fabrication and other engineering services at site.
• You will review team member's activities/schedules for compliance (for e.g. review of preventive maintenance, calibration, building maintenance schedules)
• You will impart periodic GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) refresher trainings to team along with recruitment, retention, supervision and motivation of personnel.
• You will also be responsible for the approval and monitoring of supplies of engineering material, ensuring availability of adequate spares, consumables and resources, and implement maintenance management system through SAP system.
• You will ensure 100% safety compliance as per My Safety Index requirements and follow continuous improvement programs and by supporting safety and other functions to avoid any safety incidents.

QualificationsEducational qualification: A Degree in Electrical / Instrumentation EngineeringMinimum work experience: 25+ Years of experience in Engineering and projectsSkills & attributes:Technical Skills

• Expertise in ensuring equipment and plant reliability for supporting production schedules.
• Familiarity with routine and non-routine maintenance of plant and process equipment, HVAC systems, water systems, and utility equipment.
• Experience in managing annual service contracts for process equipment and utilities.
• Budgeting and financial control expertise for operating expenses related to process, facility utilities, and energy budgets.

Behavioural Skills

• Leadership skills for guiding teams and driving engineering and maintenance excellence.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for seamless cross-functional support.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities for effective project management.

Additional InformationAbout 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. Reddys we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.
The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddys 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. Reddys why they come to work every day and theyll say, because Good Health Cant 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 were 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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