Sanofi
Manufacturing & Supply
EquipmentSpecialist
“Equipment Specialist at Sanofi. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Oversee production activities and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Set-up and troubleshoot production equipment to maintain adherence to production schedule”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure smooth operation of influenza manufacturing processes; Ensure timely completion of production support activities; Maintain adherence to production schedule; Ensure completion of cleaning and sanitation post-troubleshooting activities, as required; Maintain all production equipment by complying with operations preventative maintenance and some calibration schedules; Ensure the completion as adhered to schedule; Ensure production area is kept in a tidy, GMP manner by implementing lean methodologies; Ensure production areas are inspection ready at all times; Ensure routine HSE checks and inspections are completed in timely manner; Ensure equipment is operated and maintenance activities are performed as per HSE guidelines; Ensure operators are equipped and use proper PPE when performing tasks; Ensure cleaning chemicals and equipment are stored and used as per HSE requirements and has SDS available
Industry & Context.
Proven problem solving/judgment; Ability to troubleshoot quickly upon startup of production equipment to rectify or propose timely solution to keep production on schedule
Fixed Term Contract (24 months), Follow and adhere to equipment Lockout/ Tagout and De-energizing procedures when required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum of eighteen (18) months of previous relevant work experience, Sound knowledge of Upstream, Downstream and MWS equipment and procedures, Sound knowledge of cGMP, Broad-based knowledge, Computer skills, Communication, Interpersonal & teamwork skills, Work under pressure, Proven problem solving/judgment
Nice to Have
Three (3) years College Diploma (Engineering, Science, Biotechnology or Equivalent) plus a minimum of two (2) years of previous relevant work experience
What You'll Do.
Oversee production activities and ensure smooth day-to-day operations
Set-up and troubleshoot production equipment to maintain adherence to production schedule
Perform Autonomous Maintenance on production equipment
Perform administrative activities for Manufacturing operations
Participate in continuous process and equipment improvement and maintain cGMP compliance
Oversee Health & Safety activities in GMP environment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Co-ordinate with units within department (MWS, downstream), other outside departments (Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, QC, QO, etc. ) and external vendors to ensure timely completion of production support activities; Communicate with TS Maintenance and create notifications in SAP for Maintenance work orders; Support planned maintenance activities & perform post-inspection test for proper equipment functionality; Support internal/external audits & inspections
Communication Scope
Communication
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