Visual Inspection Manager - 3rd Shift
Sanofi
Summary
The Manager, Visual Inspection Operations provides hands-on leadership and strategic oversight of visual inspection operations within a regulated vaccine manufacturing environment. This role is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance while fostering a culture of ownership, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Job description
Main Responsibilities
- Follow all safety procedures and participate in safety meetings, walkthroughs, and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, EU Annex 1, and regulatory requirements.
- Review batch records and inspection documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Lead preliminary deviation investigations and support root cause analysis.
- Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
- Lead visual inspection operations during 3rd shift.
- Establish clear expectations and drive accountability across the team.
- Oversee production planning and scheduling to meet throughput and quality targets.
- Drive efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and process optimization initiatives.
- Lead or support automation initiatives for visual inspection systems.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
- Coach, develop, and mentor inspectors and frontline leaders.
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
- Foster a culture of engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in any field, OR 5 years of equivalent experience in pharmaceutical operations.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing.
- Minimum 2 years of team leadership experience (managing direct reports).
- Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements and quality systems.
- Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and performance improvement.
- Experience leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct visual inspection experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
- Experience with manual and automated inspection processes.
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any field, OR 5 years of equivalent experience in pharmaceutical operations.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing.
- Minimum 2 years of team leadership experience (managing direct reports).
- Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements and quality systems.
- Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and performance improvement.
- Experience leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
- Direct visual inspection experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
- Experience with manual and automated inspection processes.
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Prevention and wellness programs
- Parental leave
Company overview
Sanofi is a French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1973, the company has grown through strategic mergers and acquisitions to become one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations. Sanofi operates as an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives through breakthrough science. The company's portfolio spans seven major therapeutic areas including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, oncology, immunology, rare diseases, neurology, and vaccines. Through its subsidiary Sanofi Pasteur, it is the world's largest producer of vaccines. Sanofi employs over 84,000 people across more than 100 countries and maintains a significant presence in both developed and emerging markets. The company's innovative pipeline focuses on advancing precision medicines and biologics while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. Sanofi's mission centers on chasing the miracles of science to deliver transformative healthcare solutions globally.