Team Leader-Process Engineering

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Visakhapatnam District; Sur place; INR 2 000 000 - 4 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation support

Medical coverage for you and family

Learning & development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is seeking an Engineering Operations and Maintenance Manager in Visakhapatnam to oversee critical utility systems including HVAC, WFI and steam. You will ensure regulatory compliance and reliability through preventive, predictive, and RCA-based maintenance.

You will lead cross-functional projects, mentor teams, and drive energy efficiency while implementing QC/QA qualification and validation protocols. A strong background in plant maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation in Mechanical, Electrical, Biotechnology Engineering or related field is mandatory.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering roles related to plant maintenance / HVAC / instrumentation.

Responsabilités

• Oversee operation and maintenance of critical engineering systems (HVAC, WFI, PW, steam) ensuring uninterrupted services.
• Ensure GMP, FDA and local regulatory compliance; conduct internal audits and drive CAPA using structured problem-solving.
• Lead projects from planning to execution with cross-functional coordination including finance and SCM.
• Maintain automation systems and plant equipment; identify performance gaps and propose improvements.
• Train and mentor the engineering team on maintenance procedures, safety practices, and reliability.
• Design and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies; implement RCM and condition monitoring.
• Drive energy conservation and optimize utility generation costs; assess new technologies to reduce operating expenses.
• Prepare equipment qualification and validation schedules (URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) and ensure documentation compliance.

Connaissances

Asset Management

CQV

Equipment Maintenance

Failure Analysis

Programmable Logic Controllers

Predictive Maintenance

Process Engineering

Site Inspection

Formation

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Biotechnology

Outils

Poka-yoke

Kaizen

Why-Why Analysis

Description du poste

Company Overview

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.

Roles & 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 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.

Minimum Work Experience

10+ years of experience.

Skills & Attributes

Functional Skills

• Asset Management
• Commissioning Qualification Validation (CQV)
• 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 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/#!/