Allergy Vaccines Supervisor

1.JOB OBJECTIVES

• Coordinate vaccine operations and allergen extraction activities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and corporate procedures.
• Coordinate vaccine and allergen production operations based on departmental needs.
• Supervise personnel in the Vaccines and Allergens sections.

2. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Vaccines

• Coordinate activities within the Vaccines section:
• Ensure effective feedback and communication with the team.
• Participate in the recruitment and training of new employees.
• Contribute to workplace health and safety management.
• Ensure personnel compliance with corporate policies.
• Participate in developing the department’s work schedule in collaboration with the immediate supervisor.
• Prepare and share departmental KPIs according to established objectives.
• Monitor daily operations and production performance improvement in alignment with corporate goals.
• Oversee the supply of materials and components required for vaccine preparation.
• Monitor and implement departmental change controls and related actions.
• Participate in the preparation of CAPAs and departmental investigations, and related matters.

Allergen Production

• Coordinate continuous allergen extraction operations, including:
• Planning daily operations and improving production performance according to corporate goals.
• Planning laboratory material and raw material requisitions for allergen extraction.
• Maintaining and monitoring bulk and bottling inventory.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance department to ensure proper functioning of production equipment.
• Monitor and implement departmental change controls and related actions.
• Participate in the preparation of CAPAs and departmental investigations, and related matters.

Documentation

• Prepare, verify, and reconcile Allergen production records.
• Investigate formulation issues during vaccine production.
• Respond to out-of-specification results from Quality Control (chemical and environmental analyses).
• Contribute to drafting and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) involving the department, in compliance with GMP and corporate guidelines.

Personnel Supervision

Supervise staff in the Vaccines and Allergens sections, including:

• Providing guidance and motivation while ensuring effective communication and feedback.
• Participating in recruitment and training of new employees.
• Preparing and conducting annual performance evaluations.
• Participating in absenteeism management, disciplinary processes, and occupational health and safety.
• Ensuring personnel compliance with corporate policies.
• Assisting in developing the department’s work schedule in collaboration with the Head of Vaccines

Other

Perform any other related tasks deemed relevant to the position.

3. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT AND APTITUDES

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or other relevant education, or College Diploma (DEC) in General or Technical Sciences.
• Good knowledge of quality standards (GMP).
• Knowledge in immunology.
• Experience in personnel management.
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to frequent priority changes.
• Bilingual (French/English).
• Good knowledge of Word and Excel software.