Reference No. R2766421

Position Title: Upstream Operations Manager- Vaccine

Department: B200 Operations - Upstream

Location: Toronto, ON

Duration: Fixed Term Contract (16-months contract)

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. Your job, as a Upstream Operations Manager- Vaccine within our B200 Operations Upstream, will have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people.

• Participate in the design, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of Upstream process (Eggs Receiving, Inoculation, Incubation, Cold boxes, Harvest) and equipment operations through all stages of project (C&Q, IQ/OQ, Engineering and Consistency runs, full operations)
  
• Manage the procurement process and readiness of small equipment within Operations for engineering runs and start-up
  
• Review and approve technical and quality related documentation. (P&ID, IOQ, PPQ, and design documents.
  
• Provide troubleshooting and problem-solving guidance for daily project and manufacturing issues, and implement preventative/corrective actions
  
• Participate and support the incorporation of digital technology (ex. electronic batch record and e-logbooks) into manufacturing process in the new facility to reduce costs and to improve quality and delivery capability
  

• Develop and execute production schedules from project through full scale manufacturing, ensure that project support and 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 and project performance with respect to deliverables using visible metrics
  
• Support development of operating budget and staffing for operations and project related activities from design to start-up
  
• Develop communication approach for operations topics to ensure project milestones are met (escalation, cascading)
  

• In collaboration with QOOQ and QOSA, 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.
  
• Support internal and external regulatory audits/inspections and coordinate appropriate responses
  

• 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
  

• Implement lean management systems and continuous improvement of processes established for IA.
  
• 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
  

• 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 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
  
• 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
  

• Shift size : 10-40 Union staff
  
• Oversees Upstream of operations in Building 200 and provide support to Downstream operations/ Buffer & Logistics when required
  
• Develop and Ensure consistency of communication across shifts
  
• 10% travel to international company sites and to both domestic and international equipment manufacturers may be required
  
• This position is an afternoon shift position. It requires working on the day shift during the first 3 months of the training period. Once Engineering runs start they will be required to work on the afternoon shift full-time.
  

• Preferred post-graduate in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Engineering or Related Science
  
• Minimum BSc in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Engineering or Related Science with additional business and management training
  
• At least 5 years experience in pharmaceutical production, with people management responsibility
  
• Experienced with Manufacturing Automation (ex. DeltaV) and electronic batch records will be an asset
  

• 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 and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.