Manufacturing Operator

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Manufacturing & Supply

About Sanofi

We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.

About the Job

We are looking for a Manufacturing Operator to join our non-sterile production team in Cairo. The candidate will be responsible for operating and monitoring solid pharmaceutical dosage form manufacturing equipment, ensuring full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) procedures, and approved instructions, contributing to achieving production and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations

Operate solid pharmaceutical dosage form manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely.

Convert raw powder materials into granules used in the production of tablets and capsules.

Perform various manufacturing processes, including:

Wet and dry granulation.

Drying.

Sieving.

Powder blending.

Tableting (compression).

Tablet coating.

Capsule filling.

Carry out all manufacturing steps in accordance with approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) and work instructions.

Complete and sign manufacturing records accurately and on time.

Contribute to achieving production plans and departmental weekly targets.

Quality and Regulatory Compliance

Ensure the application of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements in all manufacturing stages.

Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and approved quality requirements.

Take appropriate measures to prevent product mix-ups or cross-contamination.

Ensure equipment validity and calibration before starting operations.

Maintain the accuracy and completeness of operational and production records.

Equipment Operation and Monitoring

Conduct periodic equipment checks before and during operation.

Contribute to troubleshooting operational faults and issues.

Report any deviations or operational issues immediately to the relevant management.

Participate in investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

Perform cleaning, setup, and Line Clearance operations before and after operation.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

Full commitment to the company's approved Health, Safety, and Environment policies and procedures.

Apply equipment safety checklists periodically.

Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during work.

Adhere to waste management procedures and optimal resource utilization.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform any other tasks assigned by management.

Adhere to Sanofi values, Code of Conduct, and professional ethics.

Respect personal data protection and information confidentiality requirements.

Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production department.

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years or more of experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing field, preferably in solid dosage form production or related granulation and manufacturing processes.
• Educational qualification: High school diploma or equivalent.
• A technical diploma or relevant qualification in the industrial or pharmaceutical field is preferred.
  
  

Languages

• Proficiency in Arabic.
• Basic level of English.
  
  

Required Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills

Knowledge of solid pharmaceutical dosage form manufacturing processes.

Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.

Ability to operate and monitor production equipment.

Basic skills in troubleshooting and resolving operational issues.

Soft Skills

High accuracy and attention to detail.

Good documentation and data recording skills.

Basic knowledge of computer use.

Ability to work within a team.

Commitment to quality and occupational safety standards.

Effective organization and time management skills.