Position Title: SMS Area Lead - Vaccines​ (Supply Chain)

Department: Manufacturing Excellence Performance

Location: Toronto, Ontario​

About the Job

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.

Sanofi Manufacturing and Supply is starting an accelerated journey for all our sites to improve performance using the SMS 2.0 Framework. The role is to drive Industrial excellence to achieve the Process Centric Unit’s (PCU’s) Strategy and Ambition. The Level 2 Continuous Improvement Specialist brings a high level of expertise and leadership in lean methodology, industrial performance, digital solutions, transformation, and change management.

The main impact expected for the CI Specialist is to support the SMS 2.0 implementation for Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement projects to reach the targeted level of performance related to the area Strategy and glidepath.

The incumbent will work with supply chain including warehouse to implement strategic CI projects.

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities:

Sanofi Manufacturing System (SMS 2.0) Deployment and Sustainment

Support and Alignment: Support the deployment and maturity of the Sanofi Manufacturing System (SMS) 2.0 Standards to manufacturing units and support functions. Ensure alignment with Global SMS 2.0 standards, including continuous improvement and replication of best practices across departments.Process Confirmation and Sustainment: Ensure process confirmation and sustainment of SMS standards through planning, ownership, follow-up, and prioritization.Training and Coaching: Provide training, education, and coaching on SMS standards and Lean tools. Promote a performance and data-driven mindset on the shopfloor.Supply Chain: attend biweekly supply-chain calls, benchmark with other sites on best supply-chain practices and partner with the supply-chain department to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Manufacturing Excellence Routine Activities

Mindset and Culture Change: Drive the change of mindset and culture related to continuous improvement and learning organization network.Continuous Improvement: Identify, understand, and lead/support execution of site priorities and continuous improvement objectives. Assist in identifying, quantifying, and improving business opportunities.Key Performance Indicators (KPI): Assist in establishing KPIs and performance standards, challenging leading vs. lagging indicators, and coaching the behaviors they drive.Site CI Plan: Support the facilitation and development of the site Continuous Improvement (CI) plan, including initiative pipeline and monitoring overall progress.Improvement Methodologies: Ensure teams utilize appropriate improvement methodologies (SMS, Lean, Six Sigma) and provide necessary training on tools and applications.Tool Utilization: Oversee the operation of SMS and related tools (e.g., +QDCI, DCM, VSB, Obeya, Process Confirmation, Standard Agenda, Skills Matrix, Gemba Walks, 5S, OEE) within functional areas to ensure proper utilization and effectiveness.Sustainable Results: Ensure sustainable results through change management and pragmatic control plans. Lead waste elimination efforts to build operator skills in identifying and eliminating waste.Continuous Improvement Mindset: Instill a continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization with a standardized approach. Work with business leaders to identify process gaps for inclusion in continuous improvement plans.Digital Transformation: Ensure the effective use of digital tools to transform site operations. Stay informed about new standards, methods, and approaches, and contribute to standard definitions where possible.Cross-Site Best Practices: Support and leverage cross-site sharing of best practices. Build and deepen overall business acumen to provide deep problem-solving expertise across various business topics.

Strategic Planning and Process Improvement

Strategic Plan Development: Collaborate with Area Management to build the strategic plan.Process Analysis: Analyze existing processes to identify areas for improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams (MSAT, Production and Supply Chain, …) to recognize opportunities.Recommendations and Implementation: Make recommendations to enhance processes, reduce waste, and optimize performance. Lead initiatives from diagnostic to implementing changes and ensuring sustained improvements.Monitoring and KPIs: Regularly monitor the implementation of solutions, tracking KPIs to achieve objectives and expected benefits.Trajectory Definition: Contribute to defining the trajectory of process improvement aligned with critical site needs.Leadership and Coaching: Lead continuous improvement meetings for the department, providing leadership and coaching to ensure well-defined and quantified outcomes.Gemba Presence: Maintain a strong Gemba presence, conducting regular Gemba walks to coach teams on waste identification and perform confirmation processes.Project Management: Serve as the dedicated project manager for department-related site-wide projects, managing cross-functional process improvement projects with realistic, executable plans.Collaboration with Site Resource Managers: Work closely with Site Resource Managers to oversee capacity management and project execution.

About You

Requirements

Education, Experience & Certifications

Preferred

Master's Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or other relevant fields.6-8 years of experience in Pharma, Automotive, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Operational Roles.Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt certification.Experience in team leadership would be an advantageExperience in Project management would be an advantage

Minimum

Bachelors in Life Sciences or Engineering.8-10 years of relevant experience in Pharma, Automotive, Operational roles, Supply Chain or Manufacturing.Lean Six Sigma Green/Yellow Belt.

Competencies

Experience: Continuous Improvement Specialist has experience in process improvement, lean methodologies, and project management.Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills are essential for identifying inefficiencies and proposing effective solutions.Collaboration: The ability to work collaboratively with various teams and stakeholders.Continuous Learning: Staying updated on industry best practices and.SMS certification intermediate level within 6 monthsKnowledge on Lean problem-solving methodologies and Root-cause Analysis (such as GPS3) is needed.Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing and experience in partaking in transformation programs (such as Fit4) would be advantageous.Good functional knowledge on PCU operational/functional processesAbility to analyze and make data driven proposals.Ability to coordinate multiple CI programsCapability in data analysis and diagnosticsGood knowledge of plant operationsStrong communication skills (Oral, Written and presentation).Ability to influence at all levelsHigh level of autonomyProblem Solving-solving skillsStrong Computer Literacy (Advanced PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)Knowledge or experience with PowerBI is an advantage.

Personal Characteristics     

Independent, open-minded thinker and a good active listener.Energetic in the pursuit of improved processes and ultimately of improved performance.Analytical and thorough in the completion of their work.

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 and wellness programs

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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