Site Engineering Head

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage for self and family

Learning and development opportunities

Maternity & Paternity benefits

Joining & relocation support

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading multinational pharmaceutical company in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Engineering Head. This role involves overseeing engineering functions, ensuring maximum equipment availability for manufacturing, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess at least 15+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's in Instrumentation, and a strong understanding of GMP standards. This position offers a competitive benefits package and a vibrant work culture of innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading engineering teams in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Strong experience with maintenance and project activities in OSD.
• Proven track record in quality management and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering function to ensure equipment availability.
• Plan and execute continuous improvement projects.
• Drive strategies for handling breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards.
• Mentor teams, manage performance, and ensure training and audit readiness.

Skills

Pharmaceutical processes understanding

GMP standards knowledge

Process automation proficiency

Reliability-centric maintenance

Project management capabilities

CAPEX planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Instrumentation

Job description

About Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000+ 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 Description

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

• Maintain manufacturing equipment and automated systems to ensure correct functionality and calibration compliance, and ensure their operation within validated process parameters.
• Lead the team towards the zero downtime concept, higher reliability, maximum availability, and zero failures, reducing batch loss due to equipment issues.
• Ensure good breakdown analysis and drive a strategy for handling critical breakdowns, while continuously developing and improving preventive maintenance practices.
• Ensure effective and efficient production operations across all plants, leading the team in identifying continuous improvement opportunities, lifecycle management of critical equipment, debottlenecking, 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.
• Prepare and support the development of CAPEX proposals, feasibility studies, and approvals. Ensure timely execution of projects with timeline and compliance, good budgeting for OPEX, tracking and monitoring costs.
• Address discrepancies, collaborate with cross‑functional departments to close gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Comply with GMP and safety standards, ensuring SOP adherence for the operation of designated manufacturing equipment, batch documentation, and data collection and maintenance according to current GMPs and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the team in safety awareness and improvements, ensuring compliance with safety rules and standards, and proactively engage in continuous improvement activities for safe and compliant equipment operations.
• Oversee the team’s adherence to safety guidelines, environmental KPIs, and QMS elements. Identify and address training needs, maintain audit readiness, and ensure the development and maintenance of all required documents and procedures.
• Develop skills, train, coach employees, manage performance issues and corrective actions, and appreciate employee contributions, fostering a highly motivated and productive team.
• Ensure organizational effectiveness, optimized resource management, and capability building for individual, departmental, and business objectives.

Educational Qualification

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, preferably from FMCG industry. Minimum 18+ years also mentioned in the qualifications section.

Skills & Attributes

• 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‑centric maintenance, and use of TPM and LDM tools.
• Knowledge of networking principles and resource management.
• Asset Management, Commissioning Qualification Validation (CQV), Total Cost of Ownership, Equipment Maintenance, Process Engineering, Project Management, Site Inspection, Sustainability Initiatives, Audit Management, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPS), Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Total Productive Maintenance.
• Behavioural skills: communication, influencing, analytical, adaptability, strategic thinking, resilience, accountability, people development focus, strategic thinking, accountability and ownership, strategic thinking, people development focus.

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 are on par with the best industry standards, including joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, and life coverage.

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. 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 buoy 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/#!/