Job Description

Job description



We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to support the deployment of the ICS scheduling tool and provide day-to-day operational coverage in a high-volume, unionised B100 vaccine production environment. This role acts as the critical bridge between the Smart Factory team and shop-floor operations, ensuring smooth rollout, strong user adoption, and operational continuity under tight headcount constraints.



This position is based in North York, on-site, with high on floor presence.



Key Responsibilities

Serve as a key user / SME for the ICS scheduling solution throughout deployment.

Support configuration and fine-tuning of scheduling rules based on real shop-floor constraints.

Participate in cross-functional workshops (Production, Quality, Planning) to capture requirements and validate scenarios.

Support UAT and pilot runs on selected lines.

Coach supervisors and operators during go-live, answering day-to-day questions and driving adoption.

Focus on operability and practicality, as ICS is a non-GxP tool.

Provide additional Production Manager coverage during a resource-constrained period.

Support daily/weekly production meetings and the review of ICS outputs.

Translate schedules into actionable execution plans.

Assist in resolving real-time conflicts (equipment downtime, quality holds, absence, unexpected constraints).

Act as the link between Smart Factory and Operations to continuously improve system configuration.

Requirements

Several years of experience in biopharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing, ideally with knowledge of B100 suites or similar environments.

Deep understanding of daily shop-floor realities:

batch execution, deviations, shift structures, cleaning/changeovers, and turnaround times.

Comfortable maintaining a strong on-floor presence and supporting supervisors and operators directly.

Prior Sanofi training strongly preferred.

Familiarity with Sanofi Toronto procedures, safety rules, and site culture.

Experience with internal systems (MES, ERP, QMS) at least at a user level.

Ability to ramp up quickly for a short time-boxed assignment.

Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling in a regulated environment.

High comfort with digital tools; able to quickly learn new scheduling logic.

Ability to translate production constraints into system parameters and vice versa.

Excellent communication with operators, supervisors, and union representatives.

Diplomatic, resilient, and comfortable managing resistance to change.

Pragmatic "hands-on" mindset--focused on making the rollout work on the floor, not on strategy decks.

Ability to work under time pressure, pivot between project tasks and operational firefighting, and deliver results with limited headcount.

Experience working in a unionised manufacturing environment.

Solid understanding of management and union roles, communication practices, and overtime/scheduling rules.

Ability to implement process or scheduling changes in a collaborative and constructive way that supports a positive work environment.

Why choose us:

An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities.

An environment where trust is central:

70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level.

A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available.

A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.).



Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.



Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade - this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We're focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.



At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call:

Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!



Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study:

Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.



As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!