
Manufacturing and Supply
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Manufacturing Operations Team Member
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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.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.
Manufacturing Operation Team Member
Location: Waterford
Job type: Fixed term, Full time
About the job
The manufacturing team member is critical to the delivery and success of Pre-Filled Syringe operations within Sanofi Waterford. In this role you will be an integral part of a highly engaged and functional operational team who are aligned with site business objectives.
Please note this is 23-month fixed term opportunity. This position is a on a 24/7 rotation which consists of days and nights.
Our Team in Waterford:
For more than 20 years, our Waterford team has continued to grow and diversify to serve patients around the world. Today, a team of almost 800 works together at a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical and medical device campus. Recognised through multiple local and national awards, Sanofi Waterford offers flexible working and access to a world of opportunities to grow your career at one location. As well as attractive benefits, the team enjoy access to an onsite gym and medical centre that underpin a strong commitment to health and wellbeing.
Key responsibilities
To ensure our products are manufactured with cGMP and HSE guidelines.
Operate and maintain equipment as part of the production lines to achieve the required level of output
Maintain and support schedule adherence ensuring RFT (Right First Time).
Complete as per relevant SOP’s /WI’s and training requirements.
Adherence to aseptic practices and procedures.
Adhere to all relevant dress code requirements with respect to cGMP’s and PPE rules.
About You
To excel in this role you will need to have:-
Essential requirements:
Experience of working in a cGMP environment
Previous sterile experience is desirable
It would be advantageous to have (not essential):
Competent in the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of all manufacturing equipment
MES/SCADA and SAP experience
Good problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated good understanding of mechanical operations
Technical writing skills
Good knowledge of cGMP
Excellent interpersonal skills
Understands site KPI’s
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- We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.
- Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.
- Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.
- We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.
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