Site Production Head - Sanofi : Job Details

job requisition id R2782017

State-of-the-art, airconditioned facilities

Leadership Role

About the job

Are you a people-oriented leader with a proven background in productivity excellence and efficiency improvements across manufacturing? As Site Production Head, you will contribute to the strategic and operational direction of the Virginia manufacturing facility, ensuring service is maintained to customers and consumers in a safe, cost-effective manner whilst maintaining our high levels of quality. This includes leading all aspects of Manufacturing and Packaging, including executing NPD projects, go-to-market, packaging innovation, etc. Key to this role, you will be a functional leader with influence across cross-functional stakeholders from Quality, Maintenance, Manufacturing Excellence, and HSE to ensure best practices and drive a high-performing, sustainable operation. You will participate in the identification, implementation, and post-analysis of efficiency improvements while establishing strong working relationships with all key internal and external partners at a local and regional level.

At Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, it is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market. We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet.

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Telfast, Dulcolax, and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health into their hands.

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.

We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

Main responsibilities:

About you

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or other relevant Higher Education Qualification (preferred)

Experience:

Prior experience in a large Blue Chip Manufacturing environment - Global FMCG or Consumer industry would be advantageous

Proven examples of success in People planning, drivers of performance, and inspiring large teams

Understanding of ‘Lean Manufacturing Principles' and interconnectivity with business results, Productivity Excellence (Lean Six Sigma)

Background in Production Management or Manufacturing excellence and Efficiency improvements

Soft/Technical Skills:

Excellent problem-solving skills across People, Process, and Technical (i.e., Equipment)

Continuous improvement mindset and adaptability to pivot and adapt accordingly to meet ever-changing business environment

Project champion who can lead all relevant parties in flawless execution

Absolutely critical is People skills - Strong leadership, People Planning, and strategic resourcing

Financial Acumen, understanding of Financial principles, and adept in owning budgets

Demonstrate ‘Challenger Mindset' within a regulated environment

Autonomy and ability to balance long-term strategic priorities with short-term business needs

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and foster strong internal relationships with cross-functional stakeholders from Commercial, HSE, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, etc.

Highly agile and flexible to lead across a 24-hour Production business

Why choose us?

Sanofi

As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.