Maintenance Manager

Sanofi; Toronto; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A major pharmaceutical company in Toronto is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance work groups and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have building maintenance experience and knowledge of GMP principles. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Employee benefit programs

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 4+ years of building and equipment maintenance experience.
• Understanding of current maintenance best practices.
• Knowledge of GMP principles in a pharmaceutical setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance work groups.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage work order completion in CMMS.

Skills

Building and equipment maintenance experience

Knowledge of GMP/GLP principles

Understanding of various trades

Education

Technical diploma/certificate

Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical preferred)

Tools

CMMS (SAP)

Job description

R2825185 Maintenance Manager

Duration: 18 months

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Onsite)

Overview

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the meticulous planning and attention to 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.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and coordinate maintenance work groups by providing ongoing leadership and performance feedback to efficiently and effectively maintain the site’s infrastructure, equipment, systems and building services at a level that meets safety, regulatory compliance and applicable government guidelines and codes, ensuring there is no loss of production or products.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs for site-wide utilities, HVAC, refrigeration, infrastructure, and building systems while supervising trades personnel and contractors to ensure compliance with best maintenance practices, HSE, and quality standards.
• Manage work order completion and documentation in CMMS (SAP) system, ensuring timely closure and proper record-keeping for all maintenance activities.
• Provide maintenance support to production units, collaborating with Production, Technical Services, Quality teams, and contractors to minimize equipment downtime and support manufacturing schedules.
• Oversee all mechanical rooms, pest control program, and site repair activities to maintain facility operations and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to site emergencies as on-call maintenance manager during off-shift hours, ensuring prompt resolution of critical issues.
• Support project and engineering teams with planning and execution, contributing technical expertise to develop project plans, SOPs, and standards.
• Collaborate with Cost Control to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining operational excellence.
• Ensure personnel safety and environmental compliance by monitoring adherence to health and safety legislation, investigating incidents, and maintaining protective equipment standards.
• Apply cGMP knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements to make decisions that protect product safety, integrity, strength, purity, and quality (SISPQ) and prevent business disruption.

About You

• Technical diploma/certificate with 4+ years of building and equipment maintenance experience OR bachelor’s degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical preferred) with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of various trades and current maintenance best practices.
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP principles in a pharmaceutical or biotech setting.
• Familiarity with common maintenance challenges and solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license (Ontario) or membership in a relevant professional association (e.g., OACETT).
• Process engineering experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments.

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether through promotion or lateral moves, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs.

Additional Information

This position is for a new vacant role that we are actively hiring for. Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

North America Applicants Only. Salary range: $76,200.00 - $110,066.66. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information is available.