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
We are seeking an experienced process engineering group lead to ensure the safety, robustness, and continuous improvement of processes within cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and safety guidelines. The role involves achieving Process equipment and packing equipment maintenance, preventive and breakdown maintenance, predictive and condition based maintenances. Need to ensure high availability of the equipment with low maintenance cost and effective maintenance. process innovation, meeting production requirements, improving yield and quality, reducing production costs, implementing good documentation practices, and maximizing team performance, all while meeting target cost and timeline goals for Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP).

Roles & Responsibilities

He should be mechanical engineer and have well knowledge of Process equipment as has to take care of the total process equipment health of the plant.
He will be responsible for the Overall Asset care (Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation) of all process equipment.
He will be responsible for capability building of the team reporting to him as per the guidelines
To ensure that Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) are being adhered to, during the Maintenance of Process equipment & other related machinery.
To ensure that all the safe practices as per SHE process, and protocols are adhered to while working.
Operational knowledge of TPM. Ability to create Equipment Tree, develop AM and PM standards, dwell deeply in understanding of problem statement and preparing rigorous RCA and CAPA plan
Having skill of trouble shooting all equipment in the above sections.
He will be responsible for identifying daily losses and reporting along with root cause and action plan.
He will be responsible to generating OE Savings in R&M by achieving ZERO breakdowns
He will be responsible to rolling out Digital initiatives for the factory in the Process and packing Section.
He will be accountable to ensure all the areas are always compliant to regulatory requirements by following the ATAR checklist
He will be responsible for identification and closure of all abnormalities in his area of work.
To ensure that the process equipment that the equipment are maintained in the best possible way along with adherence to necessary documents to be complied.
Co-ordinate with internal customers for routine maintenance issues by providing feedback to the Engineering Head from time to time.
Responsible for Planning and execution of Preventive Maintenance Program (PMP) for all Process equipment as per schedule.
Co-ordination with internal and external vendors for Break-down maintenance, routine maintenance issues.
To perform breakdown maintenance and followed by root cause analysis (RCA) for every major breakdown of the equipment by identifying and implementing the action plan.
Identifies areas to improve installation/ maintenance/ repair, etc. process to reduce breakdown time.
Execution of all the assigned action plan CAPA (Engineering, QA & Safety).
Ability to utilize Manager Model area Concepts 5S, Autonomous Maintenance, predictive maintenance Why-why, Kaizens, OPL. Infer from the Implementation of Kaizen & OPL.
Preparation and review of engineering based SOP’s, SOI’s, PMP’s and revisions of the same.
Prepare URS of new requirements, followed by capex preparation.
To lead the team for the Commissioning FAT, Commissioning and followed by complete Qualification as per procedure.
To ensure that all the required spares are maintained for the process equipment so as to ensure continuous operation & reduce downtime.
To ensure that proper tools are used while carrying out routine & breakdown work.
Maintain a stock of require critical tools for the jobs.
To verify all concerned daily log books and ensure documentation is online.
Execution of current & future projects execution.
To ensure complete support to the production department in event of failures & challenging situations.
To ensure that new technologies in the process machinery are well understood for further carrying out proper P.M.
Maintain all the safety standards as per policy and procedures

Qualifications

Educational qualification: A B.E. or B.Tech. in electrical and electronics or instrumentation engineering

Minimum work experience : 10-15 years of experience in chemical plants

Skills & attributes:
Technical Skills

Should have experience in regulatory audits. Min 4-5 times. (USFDA,MHRA, ANVISA, WHO etc.,
Operational knowledge of TPM. Ability to create Equipment Tree, develop AM and PM standards, dwell deeply in understanding of problem statement and preparing rigorous RCA and CAPA plan
Should have complete Knowledge in serial Modbus communication, Ethernet communication and also the protocols such as RS 232, RS 485; proficient in establishing networking and communication between field instruments to SCADA/ PLC.
Installation and Qualification of new HMI to meet the 21CFR Part 11 compliance, L2 integration along with Equipment Qualification.
Develop and manage documentation, including, User Requirement Specifications (URS), Functional and Design Specifications, Testing Protocols (IQ/DQ/OQ/PQ), SOPs, Change Control Documentation and Risk Assessments.
Should have Pharmaceutical equipment’s installation and maintenance like Granulation (RMG, FBD, BlenderS), compression machine, Coating machines, Encapsulation, MFG Vessels . Blister Packing and bottle packing lines.
Should be responsible to generating OE Savings in R&M by achieving ZERO breakdowns
Should have compleet knowledge on Process knowledge in CGMP and GEP .
Should have Ability to utilize Manager Model Area Concepts 5S, Autonomous Maintenance, predictive maintenance Why-why, Kaizens, OPL. Infer from the Implementation of Kaizen & OPL.
Should know about to Maintain all the safety standards as per policy and procedures

Behavioural skills
• Works effectively as part of a team, contributing positively to group dynamics.
• Strong interpersonal skills, facilitating positive relationships and effective communication.
• Demonstrates proficiency in presenting information, ideas, or data effectively to others.
• Good analytical skills, enabling interpretation and analysis of information for decision-making.

Additional Information

need to maintain process lead both mechanical and instrumentation

Team Lead Process Engineering