Production Operator

Job Title: Production Operator

Location: Waterford, Ireland (On-site)

About the job

We are an innovative global healthcare company with a single purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. At our Waterford site, nearly 800 employees work together at a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical and medical device campus. Recognised through multiple local and national awards, Sanofi Waterford offers a supportive work environment with access to onsite health and wellness resources, flexible working, and strong career development opportunities.

As a Production Operator Team Member, you will play a critical role in ensuring our products are manufactured and packaged in compliance with cGMP and safety guidelines.

Main responsibilities:

Manufacturing Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain adherence to production schedule and OEE targets

• Complete all relevant SOPs and training as required

• Ensure documentation is Right First Time (RFT) and completed accurately

• Support internal and external audits

• Participate in deviation/CAPA tasks and quality investigations

Production Support & Operation

• Operate equipment on production lines to meet required output levels

• Perform equipment cleaning, maintenance, and changeovers

• Ensure compliance with aseptic techniques and cGMP requirements

• Participate in risk assessments and support EHS initiatives

• Maintain high housekeeping and hygiene standards

Continuous Improvement & Team Collaboration

• Contribute actively to continuous improvement initiatives

• Participate in data collection and analysis

• Attend team and site meetings

• Support cross-training and skill-sharing across the team

• Provide full and clear handovers at shift changeovers

Deputy Role

• May be required to deputise for the Manufacturing Team Leader

About you

Education & Experience

 • Must meet aptitude testing requirements

 • Leaving Certificate is an advantage

 • Experience working in a cGMP environment is preferred

Skills & Competencies

 • Competent in the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment

 • Understanding of mechanical operations

 • Strong documentation and writing skills

 • Excellent interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset

 • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities

 • Numeracy and ability to follow process scheduling

 • Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements in a manufacturing setting

 • Ability to collect and analyse data, write reports, and provide recommendations

Personal Characteristics

 • Flexible and adaptable to ongoing change

 • High attention to detail and quality mindset

 • Self-starter with the ability to work under minimum supervision

 • Strong communication skills

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.
• Drive implementation science, powerful crowdsourcing and open innovation , discovering the ways to bring science to live faster , contributing to a patient first mindset
• 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 and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.

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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

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

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