Fabrication et Approvisionnement
Là où les miracles
de la science
deviennent une réalité pour les patients

R2865540 Downstream Manager - Night Shift

Location: Toronto, ON

Duration: Fixed term, 24 months

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 B200 Downstream Operations Manager is responsible for the Downstream manufacturing operations in compliance with cGMP. The manager is responsible for the daily acitivities of unionized staff in a cGMP facility in compliance with company policies.  This includes responsibility for the scheduling and execution of all operations with GMP documentation.  This also includes active involvement in B200 project activities from design, and through all stages to 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 (e.g. electronic batch record and 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 facilities. Monitor and communicate team performance with respect to deliverables using visible metrics and SMS tools

• Support execution of operating budget and staffing 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 GMP requirements, develop quality continuous improvement initiatives, develop staff quality culture, and GMP knowledge.

• 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 facilities & 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 staff to ensure a high performing team. Provide individual feedback on staff objectives and development, coaching each team member on personal development milestones.

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

• Hire and on-board new employees, manage team attendance and performance.

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

5.   Continuous Improvement 10%

• Implement lean management systems and continuous improvement of 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 requested, including the scheduling of PM plans, spare parts, BOMs

6.   Safety 5%

• Ensure that employees work within the policies, procedures and regulations including responding promptly to all health and safety concerns or incidents; reportable incidents and accidents are reported; potential safety and health hazards are identified and known by staff and protective equipment are identified and used; continuous HSE awareness and improvement by integrating team with site and IA initiatives

• Cooperation with and assistance to the HSE management and Joint Health and Safety Committee in carrying out their functions

• Ensure complete and comprehensive safety training of staff

• 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 an night shift role (10PM - 6AM (+1))

• Shift size : 4-5 Union staff

• Oversee Downstream operations in Building 200 and provide support to Upstream operations/ Buffer & Logistics when required

• Develop and ensure consistency of communication across shifts

About You

Education and Experience:

• Minimum bachelor's in science /engineering with 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical production with people management responsibility

• Experienced with Manufacturing Automation (ex. DeltaV) and electronic batch records will be an asset

Competencies (Play-to-Win model) – key competencies the job holder will be evaluated on:

• Aim Higher
• Be Bold
• Act for patients
• Lead Together

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.​ 

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées ici.

Toujours Progresser. Découvrir l’Extraordinaire.

Rejoignez Sanofi et entrez dans une nouvelle ère de la science – où votre parcours peut être aussi transformateur que le travail que nous accomplissons. Nous investissons en vous pour que vous alliez plus loin, accélériez votre réflexion et accomplissiez ce qui n’a jamais été fait auparavant. Vous contribuerez à repousser les limites, à bousculer les conventions et à concevoir des solutions plus intelligentes pour les communautés que nous servons. Prêt·e à poursuivre les miracles de la science et à améliorer la vie des gens ? Poursuivons le progrès et découvrons l’extraordinaire – ensemble.

Chez Sanofi, nous croyons dans l’égalité des chances, sans distinction de race, de couleur, d’ascendance, de religion, de sexe, d’origine, d’orientation sexuelle, d’âge, de citoyenneté, d’état civil, de handicap, d’identité de genre ou de tout autre critère protégé par la loi.