Reference No. R2769425

Position Title: Production Manager, Afternoon Shift- Vaccines

Department: cP Upstream

Duration: Fixed-Term Contract end Date: May 30, 2026

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 B89 Upstream Production Manager, Afternoon Shift is responsible for overseeing operations in B89 cP Upstream according to production plans and in compliance with cGMP. The incumbent is responsible for managing the daily activities 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.

• Ensure the good execution of the production schedule.
  
• Ensures availability of raw materials, accuracy of inventory & recipes, trained staff, adequate SAP-trained staff, & maintenance & availability of validated facility and equipment.
  
• Ensures production orders and SAP transaction and SPC data entries are maintained in a timely manner; share responsibilities for monitoring SPC, data review and control.
  
• Monitors & communicates planned and actual deliveries, and operations using visible metrics.
  
• Ensures daily presence on the shop floor.
  
• Responsible for maintaining, completing and releasing BPR's.
  
• Assist in the annual departmental operating budget and non-strategic capital investment and monitor against spending.
  
• Ensure communication across shift for operations topics (escalation, cascading).
  

• Works with QOOQ and QOSA; ensure compliance with GMP requirements, develop quality continuous improvement initiatives, develop staff quality culture and GMP knowledge.
  
• Ensures standards operating procedures are current and adhered too; that production records are accurate and reviewed and signed by an authorized person; adherence to policy; 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.
  
• Ensure the areas, labs and documentation are inspection ready.
  

• Organizes and develops staff to ensure a high performing team; establishes, monitors and provides individual feedback on staff objectives; ensures training of staff according to training plans and to continue to develop their competencies; coach staff on personal development goals and document follow up.
  
• Contributes to the cP Bulk management team, communicates and co-operates with other departments to obtain consensus and ensure appropriate service levels.
  
• Hire new employees and follow company's disciple procedures; responsible for attendance management and time reporting system.
  

• Follows & enhances lean management systems established for Bulk; ensures continuous improvement processes; identifies root cause of production problems; identifies non-value added activities, other waste and potential improvements in process efficiency, quality and/or yield; implements solutions or changes via change control; plans and manages facility and organization improvements.
  
• Provides metrics and other reports as requested.
  
• Participates in special projects for production process improvement projects to simplify processes, meet GMP requirements, address inspection observations, new technologies and reduce costs to assist in development and quality goals.
  

• 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 reported to the appropriate authorities; potential safety and health hazards are identified and 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.
  
• Cooperation with and assistance to the EHS management and Joint Health and Safety Committee in carrying out their functions.
  

• Shift size : up to 15 Union staff.
  
• Oversees cP Upstream operations in Building 89.
  
• Ensure consistency of communication across shift.
  
• Concentrate and distribute information / actions across department for operational topics ( equipment, process, initiatives).
  
• Production of all cP antigens in Building 89
  

• Preferred post-graduate in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Engineering or Related Science.
  
• Minimum BSc in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Related Science with experience and additional business and management training.
  
• Competencies (LEAD model) - key competencies the job holder will be evaluated on: Cooperate transversally, Act for change, commit to customers, strive for results, make decisions, Lead teams, develop people and think strategically.
  

• 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