Vaccine Manufacturing Director (GMP & Ops)

CEVA Logistics; Beaucouzé; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceva Animal Health is seeking a Production Director at the Beaucouzé Campus to lead the manufacturing operations for vaccines, including allergen production and autogenous vaccines, ensuring safety, quality, and cost performance within a highly regulated environment.

You will drive Lean initiatives, develop a 12–18 month roadmap, manage a team of six frontline managers and up to 60 staff, and collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and HSE to deliver strategic site projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Veterinary Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related technical discipline.
• Significant leadership experience in manufacturing operations within a highly regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, vaccines, medical devices, or process industries.
• Strong knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements, quality systems, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Proven track record in managing large teams and leading managers within complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated expertise in budget management, cost control, and performance improvement.
• Ability to lead change, manage cross-functional projects, and influence multiple stakeholders toward shared objectives.
• Results-oriented leader with strong decision-making skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a complex and demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for manufacturing operations across the entire production scope, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Lead end-to-end Value Stream performance, define the 12–18 month roadmap, and contribute to the site's master plan and long-term operational strategy.
• Develop, consolidate, and manage production budgets, ensuring achievement of financial targets, productivity improvements, and cost optimization initiatives (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Ensure full compliance with GMP requirements and all applicable quality, regulatory, safety, and HSE standards across the manufacturing organization.
• Oversee deviation management, CAPA execution, inspections, and audits, ensuring timely closure of action plans and maintaining a strong quality compliance culture.
• Drive Operational Excellence initiatives, promote Lean Manufacturing principles, and identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance industrial performance.
• Support the definition and execution of strategic site projects, including investments, technology transfers, industrialization activities, and process optimization programs, while ensuring proper prioritization and delivery.
• Lead and develop an organization composed of 6 frontline managers and up to 60 employees, fostering employee engagement, talent development, and a positive working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

GMP/GxP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Pharmacy/Veterinary/Biotechnology

Job description

Ceva Animal Health is seeking a Production Director at the Beaucouzé Campus to lead the manufacturing operations for vaccines, including allergen production and autogenous vaccines, ensuring safety, quality, and cost performance within a highly regulated environment.

You will drive Lean initiatives, develop a 12–18 month roadmap, manage a team of six frontline managers and up to 60 staff, and collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and HSE to deliver strategic site projects.