Officer - Shift Safety

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 Summary

We are looking for a diligent individual to oversee SHE compliance, conducting inspections, providing training, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Your role involves driving safety initiatives, conducting drills, and promoting a culture of safety, playing a crucial part in maintaining a safe working environment and preventing accidents or incidents.

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for conducting physical verification, certification and release of all permits as per Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) norms.

• You will provide safety training to contractors, employees, emergency squad and others as per safety training calendar.

• You will be responsible for coordinating on the shop floor for driving the My Sustainability Index (MSI).

• You will be responsible for inspection of all equipment, tools and tackles as per equipment safety check list or safety Audit checklist.

• You will track first aid incident through OHC/Ambulance register and monitor antidotes and oxygen cylinder stock.

• You will drive Safety promotional activities like National Safety Day, Electrical Safety week, etc.

• Your role involves identifying unsafe conditions and acts and coordinating their correction, regular Site Inspection, conducting Mock Drills periodically, and maintenance of Safety and Fire protection equipment.

• You will be responsible for conducting safety awareness programs, trainings, fire drill and mock drill, participating in internal safety meetings, and organizing Safety Campaigns as per requirement.

• You will be responsible for ensuring all permit-to-work systems shall be followed as per standards and procedures.

• Your role also extends to following the shift activities and carrying out the activities as per the safety head directions.

Educational qualification: A B.Tech. or B.Sc. (Chemistry); Diploma in Industrial Safety preferred

Minimum work experience: 4 years

Skills & attributes:

Technical Skills

• Experience in certification, and release of permits in compliance with SHE norms, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulations.

• Experience in conducting safety training sessions for contractor employees, emergency squads, and other personnel according to the safety training calendar, covering topics such as hazard awareness, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage.

• Ability to inspect all equipment, tools, and tackles using safety checklists or audit checklists to ensure compliance with safety standards and identify potential hazards or defects.

Behavioural skills

• Effective communication skills to convey safety procedures, coordinate correction of unsafe conditions or acts, and organize safety awareness programs, campaigns, and meetings.

• Ability to identify unsafe conditions or acts, coordinate corrective actions, and advise on CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) closures to mitigate safety risks and improve workplace safety.

• Leadership qualities to drive safety initiatives, conduct site inspections, and organize safety campaigns, demonstrating a commitment to safety culture and fostering a safe working environment.

• Attention to detail in managing safety and fire protection equipment, conducting thorough equipment inspections, and ensuring compliance with permit-to-work systems and safety standards.

About the Department

Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO)

At Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation. With a legacy of excellence, we are a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry.

We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad, Vizag, Baddi, Mexico, Shreveport, and Mirfield, comprising 8 OSD facilities, 3 Injectables facilities, and 8 API facilities.

Benchmarking manufacturing processes and continuous operational excellence are at the core of our capability to deliver quality medicines to our patients in 66 countries. We manufacture a portfolio of complex APIs and 1,150+ drug master files across key therapy areas such as Oncology, Cardio-vascular, Central Nervous System and Anti-Diabetes. he World Economic Forum has recognised our largest manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad, as part of its Global Lighthouse Network. We aspire to be the most efficient pharma operations in the world. Our productivity improvement and digitalisation efforts are key to staying competitive, meeting business imperatives, and meeting our ambitious ESG goals. Building such 'factories of the future' is integral to innovation and to build healthcare of the future.

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy's we actively help to catalyse 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