Team Leader-Process Engineering

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining & relocation support

Family support

Learning & development opportunities

Medical coverage

Life coverage

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited in Visakhapatnam seeks an Engineering Operations and Maintenance Manager to oversee the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of critical utility systems including HVAC, WFI, PW, steam and automation infrastructure.

The role ensures regulatory compliance, safety, and reliability through preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies, while driving energy efficiency and cost optimization across utilities and equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduation in Mechanical, Electrical, Biotechnology Engineering or related field is mandatory.
• 10+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical engineering systems such as HVAC, WFI, PW and steam, ensuring uninterrupted utility services and minimal downtime.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA and local regulations by conducting internal audits, enforcing safety protocols and implementing CAPAs.
• Lead engineering projects from planning to completion, including resource allocation, budget estimation, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
• Maintain automation systems and plant equipment by collaborating with cross-functional departments, identifying performance gaps and implementing improvements.
• Train and guide the engineering team on maintenance procedures, hazard identification and safety practices.

Skills

Asset Management

Equipment Maintenance

Failure Analysis

Programmable Logic Controllers

Predictive Maintenance

Process Engineering

Site Inspection

Education

Graduation in Mechanical / Electrical / Biotechnology Engineering

Tools

Automation systems

Job description

• Sub Job Family: Operation, Repair & Maintenance
• Preferred type of working: On-Premise
• Business unit: GMO

Company Description

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 Description

Job Summary

This role is for an Engineering Operations and Maintenance Manager, responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of critical utility systems including HVAC, WFI, PW, steam, and automation infrastructure. The position ensures regulatory compliance, safety adherence, and system reliability through robust preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities include leading engineering projects, managing CAPEX and OPEX budgets, coordinating with cross-functional departments, and ensuring timely execution of fabrication, insulation, and calibration activities. The role also drives energy efficiency, cost optimization, and equipment qualification and validation, while maintaining audit readiness and documentation standards.

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical engineering systems such as HVAC, WFI, PW, and steam, ensuring uninterrupted utility services and minimal downtime.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and local regulations by conducting internal audits, enforcing safety protocols, and implementing effective CAPAs using tools like Why-Why analysis, Kaizens, and Poka-yoke.
• Lead engineering projects from planning to completion, including resource allocation, budget estimation, documentation, and coordination with finance and SCM for timely execution.
• Maintain automation systems and plant equipment by collaborating with cross-functional departments, identifying performance gaps, and proposing improved technical solutions.
• Train and guide the engineering team on maintenance procedures, hazard identification, and safety practices, while fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous learning.
• Design and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, conduct breakdown analysis, and implement RCM and condition monitoring to enhance equipment reliability.
• Drive energy conservation initiatives, optimize utility generation costs, and incorporate new technologies to reduceoperating expenses for spares and machinery.
• Prepare and execute equipment qualification and validation schedules—including URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ protocols—and ensure documentation compliance through cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

Graduation in Mechanical, Electrical, Biotechnology Engineering or related field is mandatory.

10+ years of experience.

Skills & Attributes Functional Skills

• Asset Management
• Equipment Maintenance
• Failure Analysis
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Predictive Maintenance
• Process Engineering
• Site Inspection

Resident Skills

• Audit Management
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
• Lean Methodologies
• Operating Cost

Behavioural Skills

• Execution focus – consistently delivers high-quality outcomes by aligning maintenance strategies with business priorities and timelines.
• Cross-functional collaboration – works seamlessly with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth operations and project success.
• Continuous improvement mindset – proactively identifies gaps, drives innovation, and implements systemic enhancements in equipment reliability and energy efficiency.

Critical Exposures

• 5+ years of experience in engineering roles in Plant Maintenance / Mechanical / Electrical / HVAC / Instrumentation / Utility / Engineering Projects is desired.
• Experience in process optimization, engineering improvements and technical documentation is desired.
• Experience with critical utilities (PW, WFI), HVAC, and cleanroom infrastructure, ensuring compliance with cGMP, is desired.
• Exposure to automation and real-time monitoring systems in pharma manufacturing is preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalise 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 & 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.