Manufacturing and Supply Where the miracles of science are made a reality for patients

R2869853 Maintenance Manager

Location: Toronto, ON

Duration: Fixed term, 18 months

About the Job

Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. 

Overview:

The Maintenance Manager is a key leadership role within Engineering & Maintenance (E&M), accountable for the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of site maintenance activities across utilities, facilities, and production support systems.

The role leads maintenance teams and contractors, ensuring reliable asset performance and alignment with production requirements. Through strong execution discipline, CMMS utilization, and cross-functional collaboration, the role supports operational continuity and positions maintenance as a critical enabler of safe and compliant manufacturing.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of preventive and corrective maintenance activities across all site assets, including utilities (e.g., steam, water, compressed air), HVAC, refrigeration, electrical and mechanical systems, infrastructure, and building systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operation. 
• Ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality execution of all maintenance work in alignment with GMP and HSE standards. 
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance teams and contractors to ensure timely completion of work and proper documentation in CMMS (SAP/iShift). 
• Partner with Production (APUs), Engineering, and Quality to support production schedules, minimize downtime, and ensure reliable asset performance. 
• Support shutdown execution activities, ensuring readiness, scope alignment, and coordination with planning teams. 
• Manage site infrastructure, mechanical rooms, and facility-related programs (e.g., gembas, repairs), ensuring standards are maintained. 
• Support cost control initiatives and drive efficient use of resources while maintaining safety and compliance. 
• Respond to site emergencies and provide on-call support to ensure timely and effective resolution of issues.

Key Roles:

• Define maintenance execution priorities, resource allocation, and daily/weekly work plans to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Advise Maintenance and Site Leadership on execution risks, resource constraints, and operational impacts.
• Inform stakeholders on maintenance performance, work execution status, risks, and mitigation actions through established routines.

Additional Accountabilities:

1. Maintenance Execution

• Own day-to-day maintenance execution across site utilities, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Ensure all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with GMP and HSE requirements.
• Drive quality of work execution, ensuring proper job plans, documentation, and CMMS discipline.

2. Planning & Coordination

• Ensure alignment between planned work, production schedules, and resource availability.

• Support coordination with Shutdown Planning and ensure execution readiness.

• Optimize resource utilization across trades and contractors

3. Governance & Performance Management

• Monitor maintenance execution performance (schedule adherence, work completion, backlog).

• Ensure compliance with maintenance standards, SOPs, and global expectations.

• Provide visibility on performance, risks, and execution gaps.

4. Risk & Issue Management

• Identify and mitigate risks impacting maintenance execution and site operations.

• Lead troubleshooting and structured problem-solving for equipment and system issues.

• Ensure escalation and timely resolution of critical issues.

5. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Production (APUs), Engineering, Reliability, Quality, and Supply Chain.

• Support project execution, commissioning, and asset handovers.

• Enable integrated execution across maintenance and operations teams.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance execution using Lean and best practices.

• Support implementation of digital tools and CMMS improvements.

• Promote standardization and efficiency across maintenance activities.

HSE Requirement/Statement:

• Ensure full compliance with all HSE policies, procedures, and applicable legislation.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe execution of all maintenance work.

• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safety procedures by employees and contractors.

• Participate in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Take all reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of personnel. 
  Collaborate with HSE governance bodies to improve safety performance.

• Monitor safety performance and ensure escalation of key risks.

About You

Education / Experience / Technical Skills:

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and minimum 3 years of relevant maintenance planning and scheduling experience.

• Strong experience in maintenance planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in GMP-regulated industries preferred.

• Strong knowledge of SAP PM or equivalent CMMS systems.

• Understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

• Experience with shutdown planning and coordination is required.

• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer license (Ontario) or membership in relevant professional association (e.g., OACETT)

• Process engineering experience

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments

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. 
• 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. 

This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.​

AI Usage

"Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company’s Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal,   Data Subject Rights Webform . The  Data Subject Rights Webform can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint.   

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request. 

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées ici.

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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and 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, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.