B100 MBWS Production Manager- Vaccines

Department: B100 MBWS

Location: Toronto, ON
Grade: L2

Duration: 36 months

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. 

The B100 Operations Manager is responsible for the relevant manufacturing operations in compliance with cGMP according to their specific production area (upstream, downstream, MWS, etc.).  The manager is responsible for the daily activities of unionized staff in a cGMP facility in compliance with company policies.  This includes responsibility for the scheduling and execution of all operations with adequate level of GMP documentation.  This includes support for B100 project activities and adherence to SOPs, cGMP and HSE procedures.

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:

• Support process design, startup, and troubleshooting across all project stages; review technical documentation; provide problem-solving guidance for manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.

• Develop and execute production schedules; lead shop floor operations teams; monitor performance metrics; support budget development; and establish effective communication protocols to meet project milestones.

• Ensure GMP compliance in collaboration with quality teams; maintain current operating procedures and documentation; oversee shop floor compliance; and support regulatory audits and inspections.

• Build high-performing teams through coaching and feedback; collaborate with B100 Operations management; manage hiring, onboarding, and performance of up to 20 unionized staff across shifts.

• Implement lean management systems; lead efficiency and quality improvement initiatives; manage change control processes; and provide operational metrics and reports including PM plans and BOMs.

• Ensure workplace safety compliance; promptly address health and safety concerns; identify hazards and enforce protective equipment usage; and collaborate with EHS management and Joint Health and Safety Committee.

• Work effectively with QOOQ, QOSA, and other departments to achieve consensus on operational goals, project milestones, and quality initiatives while maintaining cGMP compliance.

• Provide operational expertise throughout project lifecycle from URS development through engineering runs to full-scale manufacturing, ensuring seamless transition between project phases.

Scope and Dimensions:

• Shift size : up to 20 Union staff

• Oversees specific area of operations in Building 100

• Develop and Ensure consistency of communication across shift

About You

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.

• Minimum 6 months of manufacturing experiencein a regulated environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industry)

• Ability to lead and coordinate teams in a manufacturing setting with strong communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment operations, technical documentation (SOPs, batch records), and basic troubleshooting/problem-solving skills is preferred.