Group Leader - Pkg. Mechanic

Synthorx

Synthorx

Toronto, ON, Canada

Posted on May 21, 2026

Reference no: R2852716

Position title: Group Leader - Pkg. Mechanic

Duration: Fixed Term Contract - 11 months

Location: Toronto, ON

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.

Sanofi's global vaccines business unit partners with the public health, medical and scientific communities to improve access to life-protecting vaccines and increase vaccination coverage, while striving to develop new and improved vaccines to enhance health and well-being.

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing, fueled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people.

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:

1. Equipment installation, design start-up and process improvement.

  • Responsible for the installation of new equipment, design and implementation of machine modifications, moving startup of operations, trouble shooting of packaging equipment, size changes and continues improvement of all filling and packaging processes (cycle time reduction, time and motion study, process quality improvement and line efficiency.

2. Training, S.O.P's and G.M.P's development

  • Serve on S.O.P.'s and G.M.P. development and training for all departments and operations within Filling & Packaging. Ensures departments operates within corporate F.D.A., G.M.P.'s and internal guidelines.

3. Lead hand for the activities of several mechanics.

  • Trains staff of skilled mechanical and electrical technician. Trains machine operators for the safe assembly and operation of filling & packaging equipment.

4. Equipment preventative maintenance and repairs.

  • Directly responsible for the preventative maintenance and repairs of all filling & packaging equipment including tunnel sterilizing filling systems, label vision, capital PLC's and sterilizers both in Building 83 and in satellite filling & packaging facilities.

5. Packaging Materials specifications and approvals.

  • Approves Packaging Material Specifications and Designs for Purchasing, Label Desing, and Filling & Packaging. This involves being familiar with all aspects of Packaging Material Specifications and how they affect the equipment used. It also requires Packaging Material design qualities and knowledge of state-of-the-art equipment and procedures used for the incoming Quality Control of packaging materials.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma

  • Licensed Millwright (Electronic, Mechanical Technology)

  • Minimum 5 years of previous relevant work experience.

  • Mechanical, Electric and electronic technical skills

  • Knowledge and skills in Packaging Materials Design, Construction Technology, Sterile Techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preferred Technical School or equivalent and licensed Millwright (Electronic, Mechanical Technology) plus a minimum 10 years of previous relevant work experience.

Hours Of Work:

  • Inclusive from Monday to Friday 8:00 am- 4:00 pm

This is subject to change at any time and it should not be construed as limiting the right of the company to make such a change to meet the requirements of the operation.

Mandatory Application Requirement: Your Workday application form must be complete, and a copy of your resume MUST be attached in the Workday application form, at the time you submit your Workday application, otherwise your application will not be considered for this position

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.

Applications received after the official close date will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Pay rate - $54.52 per hour

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.

Thank you in advance for your interest.

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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!