Team Member – Packing

Company Overview

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a prominent multinational pharmaceutical firm with a workforce exceeding 24,000 employees worldwide. Established in 1984 with a vision to provide affordable and innovative medicines, the company now operates in 66 countries through research, manufacturing, and commercial facilities. The organization prioritizes access, affordability, innovation, and sustainability in healthcare, aiming to impact over 1.5 billion patients globally by 2030. Dr. Reddy’s is committed to diversity, equal opportunity employment, and upholding integrity and transparency.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced professional to oversee the manufacturing and production operations within our facility. Key responsibilities include managing equipment and validating processes in line with regulatory compliance, and producing procedural documentation.

• Manage line operations including production activities such as Cleaning-in-place (CIP), Sterilizing-in-place (SIP), and batch manufacturing.
• Operate and maintain equipment including Steam Sterilizers, Dry Heat Sterilizers, HVAC systems, water systems, compressed air, and Nitrogen systems.
• Validate sterilization, washing, aseptic filling, and cleaning processes.
• Evaluate and manage change controls, deviations, incidents such as Out of Specification (OOS) and Out of Trend (OOT) results, and conduct risk assessments.
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch manufacturing records.
• Conduct training sessions on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Apply knowledge of aseptic techniques, Lean manufacturing principles, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) metrics.
• Respond to inquiries concerning regulatory audits, particularly from agencies like the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• A minimum of seven years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Proficient in production line tasks and equipment handling related to cleaning, sterilization, and aseptic processes.
• Skilled in process validation methods and evaluation of quality deviations and change management.
• Experienced in drafting SOPs and batch documentation.
• Knowledgeable in aseptic procedures, Lean methodology, OEE, and key production performance indicators.
• Familiar with regulatory audit processes, including US FDA compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of GMP and good laboratory practices.

Behavioral Skills

• Ability to deliver effective GMP training and knowledge transfer.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration across diverse functions.
• Excellent time management to adhere to production timelines with quality assurance.
• Experienced in operating advanced manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Strong communication skills to engage with user departments and service providers.

Additional Information

The role is within the Global Manufacturing Organisation, which operates 19 advanced manufacturing plants worldwide, supporting a portfolio that includes complex active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug master files across several key therapeutic areas. The company’s commitment to continuous operational excellence and innovation is reflected in recognition by the World Economic Forum and focus on digitalization and sustainability.

Employee Benefits and Work Culture

Employees benefit from personalized career development programs, competitive industry-standard benefits such as relocation assistance, family support including maternity and paternity leave, comprehensive medical and life insurance coverages. The workplace culture emphasizes empathy, dynamism, and teamwork motivated by the shared mission of improving global health.