Production Manager

Sanofi; Firenze; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sanofi seeks a Production Manager in Goa to oversee end-to-end production planning, scheduling and new product transfers. You will work with cross-functional teams to meet production plans, maintain WIP, and ensure compliant manufacturing and documentation.

You will lead process improvements, GMP/HSE adherence, and staff development to drive scalable operations and reliable medicines across sites.

Competenze

• Bachelor or Master of Pharmacy or Master of Science required.
• Experience in pharma manufacturing and cGMP environments preferred.
• Strong leadership and staff development capabilities.
• Proficiency with data analytics tools and digital systems.
• Experience with SAP recipes and BOM management is a plus.

Mansioni

• Plan and schedule production across centers; coordinate with supply chain and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor daily production activities, changeovers and maintain adequate WIP; document all products manufactured.
• Lead New Product Introduction at Goa: transfer from mother plant, BOM prep, SAP recipe creation, batch scheduling, reporting, approvals, and product registration.
• Train and develop staff to implement GMP/HSE and drive continuous improvement.
• Drive Process Excellence to reduce cycle time, improve yields and capacity utilization; monitor KPIs.
• Ensure cGMP and data integrity; uphold SOPs andQuality systems; provide periodic training.

Conoscenze

Production planning

GMP/cGMP

Data analytics

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP

Formazione

Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy or MSc

Strumenti

SAP

BOM handling

Descrizione del lavoro

As Production Manager at Sanofi in Goa, you will oversee end-to-end production planning, scheduling, and new product transfers to the Goa site. You will work with cross-functional teams to meet production plans, maintain WIP, and ensure compliant manufacturing and documentation. You will lead process improvements, GMP/HSE adherence, and staff development to drive consistent, high-quality output. This role offers impact through scalable operations and cross-site collaboration to deliver reliable medicines.

• Plan and schedule production and allocate work across centers; coordinate with supply chain and cross-functional teams
• Monitor daily production activities, changeovers, and maintain adequate WIP; document all products manufactured
• Lead New Product Introduction at Goa: transfer from mother plant, BOM prep, SAP recipe creation, batch scheduling, reporting, approvals, and product registration
• Train and develop staff to implement GMP/HSE, aiming for zero LTI/IWLT and workforce development
• Drive Process Excellence initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve yields and capacity utilization; review process parameters and quality metrics
• Ensure cgmp systems and data integrity: GMP adherence, quality system implementation, documentation practices, validation status, SOPs; periodic training of personnel
• HSE compliance: adhere to health, safety and environmental policies and requirements
• 10+ years of pharma manufacturing experience (OSD)
• Bachelor or Master of Pharmacy or Master of Science
• Strong production and operations management with KPI and budgeting experience; lean and supply chain knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of EHS, cGMP and quality regulations
• Experience managing medium to large teams; change management exposure; unionized workforce handling
• Experience in cross-functional roles (Quality, Opex, Engineering, Maintenance) is a plus
• Proficiency with data analytics tools and digital systems
• Effective communication
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Strategic thinking
• SAP recipe creation and BOM handling
• GMP/cGMP and quality systems
• Good Documentation Practice (BMR, BPR, logbooks)