**Reference No.** R2777603 **Position Title:** cP Upstream Production Manager **Department:** cP Upstream Team 1 **Duration:** 1-and-a-half-year contract **Location:** Toronto, Ontario **About the Job** We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families. The upstream day shift manager is responsible for the production of fermentation and harvest in cP according to production plans and in compliance with cGMP. The incumbent is responsible for managing 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 adequate level of GMP documentation required to release the products. This includes adherence to SOPs, cGMP and HSE procedures. We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world. **Main** **Responsibilities:** **Planning** **and** **Execution** + Ensurethegoodexecutionoftheproductionschedule. + Ensuresdetailedscheduleoffermentationandharvest. + Ensuresavailabilityofrawmaterials,accuracyofinventory&recipes,trainedstaff,adequate SAP-trained staff, & maintenance & availability of validated facility and equipment. + EnsuresproductionordersandSAPtransactionandSPCdataentriesaremaintainedina timely manner; share responsibilities for monitoring SPC, data review and control. + Monitors&communicatesplannedandactualfermentationdeliveries,andoperationsusing + visiblemetrics. + Ensuresdailypresenceontheshopfloor. + Responsibleformaintaining,completingandreleasingBPR’s. + Assistintheannualdepartmentaloperatingbudgetandnon-strategiccapitalinvestmentand monitor against spending. + Ensurecommunicationacrossshiftforupstreamoperationstopics(escalation,cascading). **cGMP Compliance & Quality** + WorkswithQOOQandQOSA;ensurecompliancewithGMPrequirements,developquality continuous improvement initiatives, develop staff quality culture and GMP knowledge. + Ensures standards operating procedures are current and adhered too; that production recordsareaccurateandreviewedandsignedbyanauthorizedperson;adherencetopolicy; compliance of facilities & equipment; process deviations and environmental incidents are minimized and root causes are identified and corrected; ensures staff training records are complete and current. + Ensuretheareas,labsanddocumentationareinspectionready. **People** **and Development** + Organizes and develops staff to ensure a high performing team; establishes, monitors and providesindividualfeedbackonstaffobjectives;ensurestrainingofstaffaccordingtotraining plans and to continue to develop their competencies; coach staff on personal development goals and document follow up. + ContributestothecPBulkmanagementteam,communicatesandco-operateswithother departments to obtain consensus and ensure appropriate service levels. + Hirenewemployeesandfollowcompany’sdiscipleprocedures;responsibleforattendance management and time reporting system. **Continuous** **Improvement** + Follows & enhances lean management systems established for Bulk; ensures continuous improvement processes; identifies root cause of production problems; identifies non-value addedactivities,otherwasteandpotentialimprovementsinprocessefficiency,qualityand/or yield; implements solutions or changes via change control; plans and manages facility and organization improvements. + Providesmetricsandotherreportsasrequested. + Participates in special projects for production process improvement projects to simplify processes,meetGMPrequirements,addressinspectionobservations,newtechnologiesand reduce costs to assist in development and quality goals. **Accountable** **for** **a** **safe** **workplace** **by** **supervising** **and** **monitoring** **compliance** **with** **employment** **and** **health** **&** **safety** **legislation** **to** **ensure:** + That employees work within the policies, procedures and regulations including responding promptly to all health and safety concerns or incidents; critical incidents and accidents are reportedtotheappropriateauthorities;potentialsafetyandhealthhazardsareidentifiedand known by staff and that protective equipment and clothing are required and are used; continuous EHS awareness and improvement by integrating team with site and Bulk initiatives. + CooperationwithandassistancetotheEHSmanagementandJointHealthandSafety Committee in carrying out their functions. **Scope and dimensions** + Shiftsize:upto20Unionstaff. + OverseesUpstreamoperationsinBuilding89. + Ensureconsistencyofcommunicationacrossshift. + Concentrateanddistributeinformation/actionsacrossdepartmentforupstreamtopics( equipment, process, initiatives). + ProductionofallcPantigensinBuilding89(in2014,90fermentationbatches). **About You** **Key** **Requirements:** + Preferredpost-graduateinMicrobiology/Biochemistry/EngineeringorRelatedScience. + MinimumBScinMicrobiology/Biochemistry/RelatedSciencewithexperienceandadditional business and management training. + Competencies (LEAD model) – key competencies the job holder will be evaluated on: Cooperatetransversally,Actforchange,Committocustomers,Striveforresults,Make decisions, Lead teams, Develop people and Think strategically. **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 Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request. \#GD-SP ​ \#LI-SP \#LI-Onsite **Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_** Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) ! Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo) As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live. All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=2s)