Team Member Production OSD

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining & relocation support

Family support benefits

Learning & development opportunities

Medical coverage for you and family

Life coverage

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. in Hyderabad is seeking a Production Operator responsible for setting up, calibrating, and operating manufacturing equipment, ensuring GMP/GDP and safety compliance. You will prepare raw materials, perform in-process checks, and maintain documentation while supporting maintenance and Kaizen initiatives.

The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, PPE, and safety standards, with training in digital systems (SOR, OEE dashboards) to improve efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is mandatory.
• 2+ / 4+ years of experience in production/manufacturing.
• Experience with GMP/GDP compliance and documentation.
• Familiarity with Kaizen/5S/lean initiatives and digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate machinery; prepare raw materials.
• Conduct in-process checks (weight variation, hardness, disintegration).
• Record production activities; maintain GMP documentation; support audits.
• Clean and sanitize equipment; verify calibration of instruments.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues; support preventive maintenance; CAPA.

Skills

Batch Production

Cleanrooms

Equipment Maintenance

Incident Reporting

Quality Management

Pharmaceutical Batch Documentation

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Education

Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SOR system

OEE dashboards

Plant visibility

Job description

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 a Production Operator responsible for setting up, calibrating, and operating manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with GMP, GDP, and safety standards. The position involves preparing raw materials, conducting in-process checks, maintaining documentation, and performing cleaning and sanitization activities. You will contribute to operational excellence by supporting preventive maintenance, troubleshooting minor equipment issues, and implementing CAPA for repeat problems. The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, personal safety practices, and continuous improvement through Kaizen, 5S, and lean initiatives. Additionally, you will engage in training programs, safety drills, and digital system usage (SOR, OEE dashboards) to strengthen operational efficiency and compliance.

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for setting up and calibrating machinery, preparing raw materials, and ensuring readiness for production.


• You will be responsible for conducting in-process checks (weight variation, hardness, disintegration) to maintain product quality.


• You will be responsible for recording production activities, maintaining GMP documentation, and supporting internal/external audits.


• You will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, performing CLTI activities, and verifying calibration of instruments.


• You will be responsible for troubleshooting minor equipment issues, supporting preventive maintenance, and implementing CAPA for repeat problems.


• You will be responsible for following PPE, hygiene, and safety standards, reporting incidents, and executing LOTO procedures.


• You will be responsible for participating in training sessions, safety drills, SOP updates, and engaging in Kaizen, 5S, and lean initiatives.


• You will be responsible for using computerized systems (SOR), digital dashboards (OEE, Plant Visibility, AMPLE), and supporting root cause analysis to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

Educational qualification

• Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field is mandatory.

Minimum work experience

• 2+ / 4+ years of experience

Skills & attributes &Critical exposures

Functional Skills

• Batch Production


• Cleanrooms


• Equipment Maintenance


• Incident Reporting


• Quality Management


• Pharmaceutical Batch Documentation


• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Resident Skills

• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPS)


• Digital Literacy


• Good Documentation Practices


• Total Productive Maintenance


• Lean Methodologies

Behavioural Skills

• Safety-first mindset with strong compliance and regulatory alignment


• Collaborative across production, quality, and cross-functional teams


• Continuous improvement orientation with problem-solving and innovation

Critical exposures

• Experience in the setup and operation of equipment used in the manufacturing of OSD products is desired.


• Experience in digital systems, material handling, inventory accuracy and adherence to safety protocol is desired.


• Exposure in troubleshooting machinery used in granulation, blending, compression, coating and packaging 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/#!/.