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Job Title


Production Manager


Company : CEVA SANTE ANIMALE


Location : Courtice, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Focus Factory Leader at CEVA SANTE ANIMALE As a global leader in animal health, CEVA Animal Health believes our success is linked to the passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, contributing to the future of our diverse planet. We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and wellbeing for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife. Our ''''Together, Beyond Animal Health'''' vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are interlinked, and we pursue a ''''One Health'''' approach. We value diversity, equity and inclusion. CEVA Animal Health is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process. Your Missions Lead and coordinate all activities of the value stream in compliance with GMP, within expected safety and cost constraints. Contribute to the improvement of the industrial vaccine manufacturing processes in the production department and related industrial departments (including Purchasing, QC/QA and Supply Chain) to meet regulatory and quality requirements aligned with the CEVA group strategic plans and company objectives. Act as part of the campus leadership team. Responsibilities Has full ownership of the endtoend value stream process (MPS) and ensures flow Optimization/ Put together roadmap for units (12 to 18 months) Lead tier 3 (crossfunctional QA) Participate in site master plan design Is responsible for the full value stream P&L Build/ consolidate the budget for validation at campus level Establish productivity targets and propose cost optimization (including OPEX & CAPEX) Liaise with other functions (QA) Challenge practices & continuous standards to be best in class Implement and develop relevant KPIs and performance management tools to respect and improve efficiency standards Safeguard compliance across the entire value stream (quality, safety) Make sure theres no backlog in deviations Prioritize deviation management Is part of the QA committee and safety committee Is responsible for documentation availability Is ready for inspections & fulfills postaudit commitments Build training roadmap with QA & HSE Ensure the execution of the deployment plan and the implementation of CPS standards within the value stream Identify improvement initiatives and allocate necessary resources to achieve objectives for the value stream In liaison with other functions, identify actions for crosssectional improvement, provide support and resources for achievement of identified actions Promote the operational excellence culture and continuous improvement initiatives from its teams Long / Mid Term Strategy, CAPEX Participate in CAPEX local committee, and work collaboratively with project managers for project implementation and approval from the global team when needed Participate in the definition and deployment of strategic site projects within the value stream and support/sponsor crossdepartmental projects (CAPEX, production and method transfer, etc.) Prioritize projects Support the project/program manager with major issues and problems, and with interpreting and applying organizational policies and procedures Communicate and manage relationships on the executive level Maintain a highly motivated and wellfunctioning team focused on improving engagement and developing people Effectiveness: Communicate clearly the Ceva goals and priorities through a vision and yearly objectives, naturally leading people to exceed objectives Problem solving: Create a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to serve the global interest of Ceva in the long run Organization vision: Develop insight of the future evolution of the organisation within its market, accountable for executing significant (e.g., organizationchanging) business initiatives across functions and/or geographies Budget & costs: Define, cascade and control the budget according to business plan and define global target in terms of cost efficiency Development: Anticipate and define competencies development plan adapted to strategic longterm needs; grow a solid pipeline of leaders and define a succession plan; enable a career management framework (Job Family, Core competencies, Ceva University) Empowerment & recognition: Generate enthusiasm and drive mobilization on a large scale, inspiring people through behaviours; create a culture of fair recognition and continuous feedback Ways of working: Ensure the right working conditions are in place to foster company efficiency (real estate, materials, resources, automation, equipment, technology); create a collaborative, constructive and healthy environment based on new ways of working adapting to our environment Influence & Buyin: Create a culture based on responsible influences by inspiring people and rolemodeling; empower people to be influential and bring the best out of people, protecting them in this learning journey Communication & sharing: Drive purpose, communicate and cascade with transparency the ambition, vision, objectives and all pieces to make alignment and understanding EVP: Role model in terms of compliance & ethics (communication, behaviour, mindset). Lead by example. Own the Value Proposition Ceva. Competencies Drive Ambition & Accountabilities Influence Others Collaborate with Empathy Engage & Develop Shape Solutions out of Complexity Client Focus Qualifications Postsecondary degree/diploma in a related field Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures Computer proficiency required Strong lean experience essential (Kaizen PDCA, 6S, SMED, Standard Work, TPM). Expected to lead Kaizen within and across departments to drive continuous improvement and people engagement Seniority level Director Employment type Fulltime Job function Other Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr