Team Member - Packing

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Srikakulam; On-site; INR 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining & relocation support

Medical coverage for you and family

Life coverage for you

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is seeking a Soft Gel Manufacturing Operator to perform daily operations in a cGMP environment. You will handle material verification, batch preparation, encapsulation, and equipment setup to meet production plans while minimizing downtime. Adherence to SOPs and quality controls is essential.

The role requires 3–6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, with a focus on process parameters, documentation, and safe operation of packaging lines on-site in India.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Chemistry or relevant science discipline.
• Diploma in Mechanical / relevant Engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day Soft Gel manufacturing activities as per the production plan.
• Carry out material verification and preparation activities as per batch requirements.
• Perform gelatin mass preparation, fill material preparation, encapsulation and other assigned Soft Gel manufacturing activities.
• Set up and operate manufacturing equipment as per approved SOPs.
• Monitor process parameters and ensure they remain within specified limits.
• Perform required in-process checks during manufacturing.
• Achieve production targets while minimizing rejection, failures and downtime.

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry or relevant science discipline

Diploma in Mechanical / relevant Engineering discipline

Job description

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 Purpose

To carry out Soft Gel manufacturing operations as per approved procedures, production plans, cGMP and safety requirements, ensuring product quality, productivity and minimum equipment downtime.

Roles & Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations

• Perform day-to-day Soft Gel manufacturing activities as per the production plan.
• Carry out material verification and preparation activities as per batch requirements.
• Perform gelatin mass preparation, fill material preparation, encapsulation and other assigned Soft Gel manufacturing activities.
• Set up and operate manufacturing equipment as per approved SOPs.
• Monitor process parameters and ensure they remain within specified limits.
• Perform required in-process checks during manufacturing.
• Achieve production targets while minimizing rejection, failures and downtime.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Perform machine setting, operation, cleaning and changeover activities.
• Carry out equipment cleaning, lubrication, tightening and inspection (CLTI).
• Perform basic troubleshooting and identify equipment abnormalities.
• Coordinate with Engineering/Maintenance for breakdowns and recurring equipment issues.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and ensure equipment readiness.

GMP & Documentation

• Follow cGMP, GDP, SOPs and approved manufacturing procedures.
• Complete Batch Manufacturing Records, equipment logbooks and other production documents accurately and on time.
• Ensure proper documentation of process parameters and manufacturing activities.
• Report deviations, process abnormalities and documentation errors immediately.
• Support investigations and CAPA implementation as required.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all manufacturing activities are carried out as per approved procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of manufacturing areas and equipment.
• Prevent contamination and cross-contamination during manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate with QA/IPQA for line clearance, in-process checks and other batch-related activities.
• Maintain the manufacturing area in an audit-ready condition.

Safety

• Follow PPE, gowning and shop-floor safety requirements.
• Follow safe material handling and LOTO requirements wherever applicable.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents and near misses immediately.
• Maintain good housekeeping and hygiene standards in the manufacturing area.

Productivity & Continuous Improvement

• Minimize machine downtime, changeover time, material loss and process rejection.
• Participate in Kaizen, Lean and continuous improvement activities.
• Support improvement of yield, cycle time, equipment utilization and productivity.
• Identify recurring process/equipment issues and support corrective actions.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

• B.Sc. in Chemistry or relevant science discipline, or
• Diploma in Mechanical / relevant Engineering discipline

Minimum Work Experience:3 to 6 years of experience.

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/#!/

• Job Family: Manufacturing
• Sub Job Family: Production - Packing
• Preferred type of working: On-Premise
• Years of Experience: 3 - 6
• Business unit: GMO