Head of Site OPEX and Smart Factory
Sanofi
Posted: January 19, 2026
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Key Accountabilities Developing, owning, and maintaining the Site Performance Roadmap by: Leading the Strategy Cascading process by working closely with internal (i.e., SLT) and external (i.e., Global Functions) stakeholders, defining site CBN’s Drive internal/external benchmarking & analyses to identify performance gaps/opportunities vs. best in class, socializing it internally and externally with key stakeholders Leading the performance & digital piece during Strat Plan and Budget, defining performance ambition (aligned with CBN’s and GBU objectives), cascaded into financial/operational targets across all performance dimension (e.g., +QDCI, scorecard) Developing a prioritized portfolio of initiatives (i.e., performance + modernization) to deliver site ambition, and related: impact, resourcing, and timelines Delivering performance ambition by leading the execution of the Site Performance Roadmap through: Focused transformation initiatives (e.g., performance boosters), when fast-paced performance breakthroughs are required Standardization through SMS 2.0 ecosystem deployments enabling continuous improvement (incl. execution support, CI standard deployment, problem solving, OpEx method, etc.) Deployment of Smart Factory solutions (incl. AI) and associated change management to ensure value realization and expected transformation (e.g., Modernization Index) Supplier Excellence: Own the Material & Supplier improvement initiatives (i.e., Supplier Excellence) & business interface of the procurement on site Leading site performance governance by: • Manage operational KPI management (i.e., +QDCI) including cascaded reviews from shopfloor to SLT to track performance evolution vs. ambition • Drive financial impact of performance actions (e.g., 3P, Sievo) ensuring value is maximized and captured in alignment with Finance, Procurement, Operations • Monitor overall performance trajectory vs. ambition, spot early on (risk of) deviations and decide appropriate corrective actions • Represent the site in above site performance reviews and forums (e.g., L4-L5) Leading Site SMS team and developing OpEx & Digital capabilities & performance culture • Implement Site OpEx & Smart Factory team in alignment with standard organization • Modernize OpEx capabilities by developing strong digital (e.g., Data Analytics, AI, Connectivity) profiles • Drive OpEx and Digital training in alignment with the learning administrator • Develop strong relationships with the global OpEx community and the Global Qualification and experience Expected Experience: Knowledge of main Operational Excellence techniques (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, CI, etc.) • Experience in transformation and change management • Understanding of data analytics / visualization Expected Technical skills • Project Management • Basics of finance and strategy • Knowledge of main IT/Digital solutions (e.g., ERP) • Knowledge of Manufacturing 4.0 (Paperless manufacturing operation with integrated information flow across different platform across SAP, MES, Delta V, Historian, LIMS etc) • Knowledge and proven application of AI/Gen AI tools Knowledge of key business & pharma processes 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 !