Program Manager Environment

Role Summary

Program Manager Environment is responsible for the operation optimization compliance and continuous improvement of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems. The role focuses on ensuring consistent regulatory compliance high system uptime cost optimization and water recovery performance across manufacturing operations.

This Role focused on an ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant)  & ZLD (Zero Liquid Discharge) with emphasis on operations design optimization compliance and troubleshooting rather than broad ESG leadership.

1. ETP & ZLD Operations Management

• Lead and oversee operation and performance optimization of ETP RO MEE ATFD and associated ZLD systems.
• Monitor key parameters including COD BOD TDS pH conductivity sludge characteristics and recovery efficiency.
• Ensure maximum water recovery and minimum reject aligned with ZLD objectives.
• Troubleshoot process upsets membrane fouling scaling corrosion and biological system instability.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) control plans and emergency response protocols.

2. Wastewater Collection & Liquid Waste Handling

• Manage wastewater segregation collection networks and equalization systems to ensure stable influent quality.
• Oversee handling storage and disposal of liquid hazardous and nonhazardous wastes.
• Coordinate with authorized vendors for sludge dewatering disposal coprocessing or incineration.
• Ensure compliance with manifest systems and waste tracking requirements.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with CPCB SPCB and sitespecific consent conditions related to effluent and ZLD operations.
• Maintain statutory records online monitoring data logbooks and chemical consumption reports.
• Support regulatory inspections environmental audits and WHOGMP audits related to wastewater treatment systems.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for audit observations and regulatory notices.

4. Process Optimization & Cost Reduction

• Drive chemical optimization energy efficiency and consumable reduction for ETP and ZLD systems.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements retrofits and debottlenecking initiatives.
• Conduct trials for new treatment technologies membranes antiscalants and polishing systems.
• Analyze mass balance and performance trends to reduce OPEX and improve system reliability.

5. Water Recycling & Recovery

• Maximize reuse of treated effluent for cooling towers utilities and process applications.
• Monitor water balance and support initiatives to reduce freshwater intake through recycled water usage.
• Ensure treated water quality meets internal reuse standards and equipment compatibility requirements.

6. Vendor & Project Management

• Manage technology providers O&M contractors chemical suppliers and service vendors.
• Review technical proposals P&IDs datasheets and performance guarantees for ETP/ZLD systems.
• Support installation commissioning performance testing and handover of new or upgraded systems.

7. Data Monitoring & Reporting

• Track daily monthly and annual ETP/ZLD KPIs including recovery % specific energy consumption chemical usage and downtime.
• Prepare reports for internal reviews regulatory submissions and audits.
• Support digitization initiatives such as online monitoring systems and performance dashboards.

Qualifications :

Qualification : B Tech in Chemical / Environmental  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Should have minimum 10 Year experience Pharmacuticals mostly in API
• Strong expertise in ETP RO MEE ATFD evaporation and biological treatment processes
• Handson troubleshooting and operational excellence mindset
• Knowledge of Indian environmental regulations and consent conditions
• Vendor coordination and project execution capability
• Datadriven process optimization approach.

Additional Information :

About the Department
Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO)
At Dr. Reddys 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 1150 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. Reddys we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.
The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddys 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. Reddys why they come to work every day and theyll say because Good Health Cant 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 were 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.
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time