Supervisor Manufacturing

Sanofi Group; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi Group in Framingham, MA seeks a Supervisor Manufacturing to lead a large team in a new cGMP biologics facility. Initial duties cover start-up, commissioning, PV, and product changeovers, with ongoing support for Upstream and Downstream operations.

The role requires strong leadership, coaching, and adherence to GMP and QA processes, with a focus on continuous improvement and on-time project delivery. Equal opportunity employer and competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cGXP manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership and staff development capabilities.
• Ability to implement and enforce cGMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Select, develop, and motivate staff to ensure department functions.
• Provide leadership and direction consistent with cGMP and quality governance.
• Coach and mentor staff on performance, training, and career development.
• Develop work plans and supervise large teams or multiple small teams.
• Establish KPIs and report department metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and ensure on-schedule completion.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team motivation

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED with 5-10 years of cGXP experience

Bachelor’s degree with 4-8 years’ experience

Job description

Job Title: Supervisor Manufacturing

• Location: Framingham, MA

About the Job

Position in a new large scale cGMP biologics facility which includes solution preparation, equipment preparation, upstream operations, and downstream operations. Initial job responsibilities will include performing a diverse range of manufacturing related activities during plant start-up from Operational Commissioning/Shakedown through process validation (PV) and Product Change Over. The primary job function post PV runs will be Support Operations. Responsibilities will also include supporting Upstream and Downstream Operations as necessary. The Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks under general guidance and in accordance with the manufacturing instruction set and current GMPs. 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.

About Sanofi:

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve lives.

Main Responsibilities

• Select, develop, and motivate qualified staff to effectively carry out department functions and provide for the continuity of supervisory and specialized skills.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to staff consistent with cGMP and company corporate quality governance.
• Coach and mentor staff in all aspects of their job performance and career development including training, feedback, rewards, and disciplinary action.
• Develop work plans, assign tasks, and supervise a large team or multiple small teams
• Implement and administer policies and procedures that typically affect individual subordinate employees.
• Establish key performance indicators, maintain, and report applicable department or organizational metrics.
• Represent business unit in Project team meetings related to global initiatives.
• Interact with project teams and research groups as they impact the quality operation.
• Perform internal audits of the SOPs and documentation related to QS Enterprise Systems and other functions that receive CQO QA oversight.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure execution of manufacturing activities in strict accordance with production batch records, standard operation procedures, and cGMP.
• Maintains a safe working environment and reporting of incidents/accidents to Site Leadership.
• Implement and maintain production schedules.
• Ensure manufacturing personnel are trained to perform all assigned functions and tasks.
• Partner with Manufacturing Managers and Quality to ensure manufacturing areas are inspection ready at all times.
• Ensure manufacturing personnel are compliant with annual safety and cGMP training.
• Operate complex systems and equipment in accordance with production batch records, SOPs, and cGMP.
• Utilize documentation control systems to author, review, and improve documentation
• Utilize process knowledge and investigation skill set to identify and resolve departmental issues.
• Escalate production floor issues related to procedures, materials, process, equipment, automation, utilities, and/or information systems to Manufacturing Management and/or appropriate functional area(s).
• Adhere to site scheduling processes.
• Ensure personnel identify and document events that deviate from procedure.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 5-10 years of experience in a cGXP environment or a bachelor’s degree with 4-8 years’ experience.
• 1 year in a lead or supervisor role.
• Must have prior experience in cGMP manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and train employees.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Why choose us?

• 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 andwellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
• Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
• Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale
• Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.