B200 Media, Buffer, Washing and Sterilizing (MBWS) Operations Manager - Night

R2867869 B200 Media, Buffer, Washing and Sterilizing (MBWS) Operations Manager - Night

Location: Toronto, ON

Duration: Fixed term, 2 years

About the Job

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers - seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.

Mission:

The building 200 (B200) Media, Buffer, Washing, and Sterilizing (MBWS) Operations Manager is responsible for manufacturing operations in the Buffer Preparation, Washing & Sterilizing, and Raw Materials areas of the facility. The Manager oversees the daily activities of unionized personnel in a cGMP influenza vaccine facility in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This includes responsibility for the scheduling and execution of all operations with cGMP documentation. This also includes active involvement in B200 project activities from design through all stages of commercial production.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system - and innovative pipeline - enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities

1. Technical (10%)

• Provide troubleshooting and problem-solving guidance for daily manufacturing issues and implement preventative/corrective actions.

• Participate and support the ongoing usage of digital technology (electronic batch record, automated systems, e-logbooks) into manufacturing process in the new facility to reduce costs and to improve quality, efficiency and delivery.

2. Planning and Execution (40%)

• Develop and execute production schedules for full scale manufacturing, ensure that production activities are executed as per defined schedules.

• Lead operations team execution on the shop floor for equipment, processes, and facility. Monitor and communicate team performance with respect to deliverables using visible metrics and SMS tools.

• Support execution of operating budget and personneling plan for operations and related continuous improvement activities.

• Develop communication approach for Operations topics to ensure milestones are met (escalation, cascading).

3. cGMP Compliance & Quality (20%)

• In collaboration with QA, ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, develop quality continuous improvement initiatives, develop personnel quality culture, and cGMP knowledge according to industry best practices.

• Ensure that all operating procedures, training plans, and manufacturing documentation are current, developed in adherence to global and site policies, and completed in a timely manner.

• Through appropriate shop floor oversight, ensure that facility and equipment are compliant, and that process and environmental deviations are addressed in an expedited and compliant manner to meet requirements for the batch release schedule.

• Support internal and external regulatory audits/inspections and coordinate appropriate responses and CAPAs.

4. People and Development (15%)

• Organize and develop personnel to ensure a high performing team. Provide individual feedback and coaching aligned with team objectives and personal development.

• Contribute to the B200 Operations management team, communicate and co-operate cross-functionally to achieve project and operational goals.

• Hire and onboard new employees, manage team attendance and performance.

• Develop and oversee technical training plan to ensure training compliance for all shop floor personnel.

5. Continuous Improvement (10%)

• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement for processes established under SMS.

• Challenge status quo - identify and lead initiatives to increase process efficiency, quality and/or yield. Implement solutions or changes via change control, plan and manage facility and organization improvements.

• Provide metrics and other reports as required, including the scheduling of preventative maintenance plans, spare parts and BOMs.

6. Safety (5%)

• Ensure that personnel work within the policies, procedures and regulations, including responding promptly to all health and safety concerns or incidents.

• Report incidents and accidents, while identifying potential safety and health hazards. Ensure personnel wear protective equipment and are engaged in continuous HSE awareness and improvement initiatives.

• Cooperate with and assist the HSE team and Joint Health and Safety Committee.

• Ensure complete and comprehensive safety onboarding and training of personnel.

• Must have full understanding of all Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP) and awareness of all Hazard Identification (HAZID) pertaining to Operations equipment and processes.

Scope and Dimensions:

• This is a night shift role (10PM - 6AM).

• Shift size: 4-5 Unionized Personnel.

• Oversee MBWS Operations in Building 200 and provide support to Upstream and Downstream when required.

• Develop and ensure consistency of communication and escalation across shifts.

About You

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or related scientific field required.

• 3-5 years in pharmaceutical/biologics manufacturing or similar experience is required.

• People management experience preferred.

• Experience with manufacturing automation (DeltaV) and electronic batch records preferred.

• Business/management training considered an asset.

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs

This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.

AI Usage

"Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identifypatterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company’s Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regardingyour personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal, Data Subject Rights Webform. TheData Subject Rights Webform can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint.

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, developand retainhighly talentedemployees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefitfrom a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodationsfor personswith disabilities requiredduring the recruitment process areavailable upon request.

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The salary range for this position is:

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefits programs, and additional benefits information can be found through the (CA) LINK OR (US) LINK.

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