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Manager Biowaste Systems

Toronto, Canada Salary Range   CAD 76,200.00 - 110,066.66
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Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
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R2863085 Manager Biowaste Systems

Location: Toronto, ON

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. 

SUMMARY OF PURPOSE/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Manager, Biowaste Systems, is an important role in the Technical Services department at Sanofi Pasteur, Toronto site. The manager will provide management and leadership of the Biowaste systems platform including Egg Waste, by directing the relationships and processes for execution of the biowaste systems documented procedures. This position ensures that the reliable operation of the biowaste systems meets the regulatory requirements, with the goal of minimal operational interruptions to our customer. This position also plays a key role in development and implementation of the Technical Services strategic vision, driving consistency of the biowaste systems teams, partnership with other platforms in Technical Services Department as well as other interval clients on site to reach the goal of a First-Class service organization.

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:

Manage Team (40%)

  • Lead the unionized team to ensure reliable operation of the egg waste and other biowaste systems, logbook recording and other tasks are followed. Integrate team with other functions in TS, HSE and production departments to achieve regulatory compliance, and to support 24/7 site operation.

Review Work (15%)

  • Ensure work order (WO) completion every month are at or above target. These work orders include work implemented by internal teams and external contractors. WO closures are properly reviewed and completed.

Documentation (10%)

  • Initiate, review or approve technical documents for biowaste systems. (SOP, CCR, and CAPA).

Subject Matter Expert (15%)

  • Act as the key SME to interact with HSE department for any potential environmental related discussions and SOP reviews. Act as key SME to directly or indirectly respond to regulatory questions and interviews.

Planning & Scheduling (10%)

  • Work with planning and scheduling function to ensure planned shutdown process are properly scheduled and resources are planned.

Finance (5%)

  • Support cost-savings initiatives and adhere to the department budget. Ensure cost-effective and efficient use of personal.

Engineering (5%)

  • Work with Engineering team to assist in different phases of project for new biowaste systems. Ensure technical review from URS, P&ID to commissioning protocols are properly prepared and are aligned with compliance requirements, current SOPs, maintenance standards and current best practices.

HSE REQUIREMENT/STATEMENT:

  • Supervises and monitors compliance with employment and health and safety legislation to ensure that employees work within the policies, procedures and regulations applicable to their work.

  • Participates in the investigation of incidents and work-related illnesses

  • Responds promptly to all health and safety concerns or incidents and completes the appropriate documentation in a timely manner

  • Takes every reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of staff

  • Ensures that protective equipment and clothing required is used by staff

  • Cooperates and assists the Joint Health and Safety Committee in carrying out its functions

  • Advises staff of any potential or actual health and safety hazard of which they are aware

CONTEXT OF THE JOB/MAJOR CHALLENGES:

  • Manage unionized staff within the CLA

  • Maintain all site biowaste systems in a reliable and compliant state.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office Environment[Percent of Time:  1- (< 15%) 2 – (15 - 25%) 3 – (26 - 50%)    4 – (> 50%)]

  • Lifting: Less than 50 lbs:

  • Temperature Extremes: 3

  • Uncomfortable Protective Clothing: 3

  • Excessive Noise: 3

  • Unpleasant Fumes: 3

  • Dust or Dirt: 1

  • Adverse Weather Conditions: NA

DIMENSIONS/SCOPE:

  • Responsible for biowaste systems at site level

About You

Education/Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent; preferably in Environmental or Chemical Engineering.

Experience:

  • 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or related field. Preferably in pharmaceutical/ biopharma/ chemical processing/ cosmetic/ waste industry.

  • Familiar with automation systems including but not limited to DeltaV, building automation systems, facility monitoring systems

  • Strong people skills with experience in managing unionized team with demonstrated ability to pro-actively work with cross functional teams

  • In-depth understanding of biowaste systems and related regulatory compliance requirement

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 identify patterns, 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 regarding your 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, develop and retainhighly 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.

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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.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

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