Supervisor, Production

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is a key member of the manufacturing leadership team and is responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing area on the assigned shift. The Supervisor is responsible for managing production to meet specific timelines set forth by customers and the master production schedule. This includes allocating resources and working with other departments to drive solutions to operational issues. The Production Supervisor is accountable for ensuring all parts of the manufacturing area are maintained in a state of audit readiness, i.e. manufacturing rooms, washrooms, corridors, etc. The Production Supervisor is responsible for proactive planning to ensure maximum efficiency in regard to cleaning activities, changeovers, manufacturing and shift to shift handoffs. This role is responsible for building a high performing team. Preferred candidates will have significant opportunity based on performance and demonstrated leadership to be considered for progressive roles across the Winchester site. Catalent’s Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. With 28 years of expertise in product development, technology transfers and commercial manufacturing, and roots in industry-leading Glatt technology.

B Shift: 6 PM-6 AM

The Role

• Responsible for ensuring Safety, Quality, Delivery and Costs are monitored and managed to meet site specific metrics.

• Supports and develops a comprehensive continuous training program for employees on the shift.

• Focuses on driving productivity improvements while maintaining high quality standards.

• Drives reductions in unplanned deviations and focuses on improving first pass quality.

• Ensures that labs are processing under GMP conditions and applicable SOP’s are being strictly followed.

• Works collectively with Production Managers, Production, Materials, Planners, Technical Writers, Process Tech Leaders and other necessary areas to ensure timelines are met and results achieved.

• Supports customer requests and onsite observation as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate with 3 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience

• Preferred BS/ BA or MS Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences or Business

• Preferred 1 to 2 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing operations, engineering, logistics or quality.

• Preferred to have some experience in Lean manufacturing principles and / or going through the Black Belt certification process

• Manipulation of drums to and from 6-inch pallets (Drum weight <10kg. (Empty) to 150kg (max. full weight) up to 30 times per shift)

• Maneuvering of drums in lab consisting of rolling, scooting, pushing and pulling (up to 80 lbs. of force)

• Utilization of scoops and other hand held instruments

• Lifting boxes and/or containers up to 40 lbs. (27.2 kg) from waist to chest height

• Overhead lift and reach ( 15 lbs.)

• Handling of finished products

• Manipulation of drums to and from 6-inch pallets (up to 80 lbs. of force)

• Push and pull ingredient canisters

• Utilizing hand held brushes, wands, hoses, and other cleaning utensils

• Overhead reach, squatting, kneeling, and forward bending

• Transport of materials to and from designated lab space

• Use of various job task dependent tools and work saver equipment including pallet jacks

• Coordination in a laboratory setting, e.g., climbing up/down ladders or maneuvering around drums or between equipment

• Operating safely in a dynamic environment which includes mobile and fixed equipment and changing conditions while completing job tasks that range from simple to complex and/or multi-tasking

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Cross functional exposure to other areas of Operations

• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K are all offered from day one of employment

• 152 hours of paid time off annually + 8 paid Holidays

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve. As a result of the global pandemic, we have modified many of our recruitment and on-boarding processes to maintain everyone’s safety. The Human Resources teams will communicate all necessary safety processes and procedures throughout each stage.

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