Vision System Expert

Sanofi Manufacturing & Supply has around 12 manufacturing sites per Region, the sites are grouped by 2 or 5 in cluster.  Head of cluster Facility Management will be responsible for driving Integrated Facility service delivery performance and Supplier Management, implementing best practices, standardizing ways of working across a cluster.

We are Sanofi. We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Our teams across the world strive to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into the possible for patients. We’re transforming strategy, culture, and process through one Sanofi Manufacturing & Supply Ambition that will connect our science to the communities we serve. This department is part of the Global Engineering, and he is supporting M&S sites.

• New recipe development and optimization for AVI machine for vials/ampoules: lyophilized, liquid, suspension products
• Support FAT-SAT, qualification and PQ activities for AVI
• Evaluate and support vision system issues
• Liaison with vendor, global SMEs, Engineering group to ensure AVI process has minimum false rejects

• Responsible to train/mentor new and current associates on the visual inspection program that include recipe creation and tuning, troubleshooting and recipe management
• Implement best practices and standardize working methods in a cluster
• Working with process experts and quality group to ensure compliance of AVI process with the global standards and regulatory agency requirements
• Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives

• Support to new product introductions and capacity expansions, including new vendor selections, maintenance planning, design changes, change controls, OEE improvement, yield improvement

• Lead systematic technical root cause investigations

• experience working with visual inspection equipment in a pharmaceutical cGMP environment or equivalent

• Good knowledge of Windows operating systems
• Knowledge of the application software for automatic inspection machines
• Experience in diagnostic on PLC and SCADA networks integrated in business networks or LAN networks
• Experience in maintenance and repair of camera vision systems
• Experience in configuring electric motor drives of the following companies: Hitachi, Danfoss, Omron, Siemens, ABB
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electronic phase and related devices
• Basic knowledge of pneumatic logic
• Capability to review the equipment technical documentations in order to assure the compliance versus international GMP regulations as Block Flow Diagram, of Process Flow Diagram, P&ID’s, data sheets of equipment,  Technical Specification/URS
• Deep understanding of GMP and CMC requirements by health authorities and experience in preparation and reviews of regulatory dossiers and interactions
• Effective communication and people skills
• Experience and ability to operate in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams
• Experience in participating in transformation programs to accelerate development, technology transfer, validation, and manufacturing support
• Availability to national and international mission if required

• Degree in electrical, mechanical and/or other applicable engineering field required, Advanced Science degree is preferred

• Fluent with Italian and English

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