Site Engineering Head

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.

This role is for a Manufacturing Maintenance and Reliability Manager, responsible for ensuring the optimal functionality, calibration compliance, and reliability of manufacturing equipment across operations. The position drives zero downtime initiatives, leads preventive and breakdown maintenance programs, and manages the life cycle of critical assets through LDM, TPM, and continuous improvement strategies.

Key responsibilities include preparing CAPEX proposals, managing OPEX budgets, and executing projects within defined timelines and compliance frameworks. The role ensures adherence to GMP, safety standards, and validated process parameters, while promoting safety awareness and environmental compliance. It also involves managing QMS elements, audit readiness, and documentation practices.

• Maintain manufacturing equipment to ensure correct functionality, calibration compliance, and operation within validated process parameters.
• Develop and guide the team toward achieving zero downtime, higher equipment reliability, and maximum availability through proactive maintenance strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives such as LDM, TPM, debottlenecking, and resource optimization, while leveraging cross-site learnings for enhanced productivity and cost efficiency.
• Prepare CAPEX proposals, conduct feasibility studies, secure approvals, and ensure timely execution of projects in compliance with regulatory and business requirements.
• Manage OPEX budgeting, tracking, and monitoring, along with developing and reviewing KPIs to drive operational efficiency and cost control.
• Conduct breakdown analysis, improve preventive maintenance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety standards, and SOPs, maintain audit readiness, and manage QMS elements including documentation, CAPA closure, and training.
• Build a high-performing team by setting goals, conducting performance reviews, coaching employees, recognizing contributions, and driving capability development for seamless process engineering transitions.

Educational Qualification

Graduation in Mechanical,…