Continuous Improvement Manager - Operational Excellence

Lead Operational Excellence

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.

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Job Description

Job Summary

This role is for a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager responsible for driving site-wide operational excellence through structured problem-solving, Lean methodologies, and cultural transformation. The position requires a hands-on leader with expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and performance analytics. As a key driver of productivity and efficiency, this role will establish a multi-year CI roadmap, lead high-impact improvement projects, and support cross-functional teams in identifying and resolving systemic issues.

" Roles & Responsibilities

• Establish a multi-year Continuous Improvement (CI) roadmap to drive world-class operational performance and align with strategic site objectives.
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities across value streams and support functions, using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Execute high-impact CI projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce bottlenecks, and improve productivity.
• Track equipment performance using metrics such as OEE, MTBF, and MTTR, and lead initiatives to optimize asset utilization and reliability.
• Provide timely and accurate MIS updates—including cost improvement dashboards and savings reports—to site leadership and project stakeholders.
• Coach teams on Lean and OE tools, facilitate workshops, and set up visual management systems to sustain improvements and foster team ownership.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability through daily team engagements, huddles, and recognition programs.
• Support Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) and coordinate cross-functional Lean projects toenhance agility, responsiveness, and operational effectiveness.

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Qualifications

Educational Qualification

Graduation in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy or related field is mandatory.
Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) and Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt) is preferred.
JIPM certification is preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

10+ years of experience

Skills & Attributes Functional Skills

• Best Practice Implementation
• Failure Mode And Effects Analysis
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness
• Process Analysis
• Process Mapping
• Project Management
• Statistics

Resident Skills

• Continuous Improvement Process
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
• Lean Methodologies
• Operational Excellence

Behavioural Skills

• Proactive Leadership – Takes initiative to identify improvement areas and mobilize cross-functional teams toward impactful solutions.
• Collaboration & Coaching – Builds trust and engagement across teams by mentoring, facilitating workshops, and encouraging shared ownership of outcomes.
• Results Orientation – Maintains a sharp focus on measurable outcomes, driving projects with discipline and accountability to deliver operational excellence.

Critical Exposures

• Experience in Lean Six Sigma project execution, process audits and compliance with operational and quality standards is desired.
• Exposure to data analysis and reporting in transformation projects to track process performance, quality improvements, and change management is preferred.
• Experience in FMEA and Root Cause Analysis to optimize costs and productivity is desired.
• Exposure to Lean tools such as Kaizen, VSM, or SMED for throughput improvement, changeover time reduction, and labour/material optimization is preferred.

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Additional Information

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 at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/"

Experience Level

Senior Level