Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead

Position Summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses. The site provides a range of integrated services for oral solid dosage forms, from formulation development and analytical testing to clinical and commercial-scale manufacture.  The Kansas City facility is a Center-of-Excellence for our Biologics Analytical Services business. Our talented team has over 25 years of experience providing analytical services for stand-alone and integrated biologics projects.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Kansas City, MO is hiring Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead. The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead at the direction of the Supervisor, is responsible for managing and providing direction for efficient set up / tear down, manufacture and cleaning of all equipment and processes associated with manufacturing operations. This position will have no direct reports. The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead is responsible for adhering to policies and procedures with an emphasis on regulatory related processes such as SOPs, cGMP and safety in compliance with the CFRs and meets the business needs of the organization.

This is a full-time, onsite position: Monday-Thursday -2nd shift. 

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee. 

The Role  

Responsible for gathering key performance metrics and reporting to Supervisor / department manager; responsible for submitting work orders for processing rooms and equipment within core groupEnsures 5S standards are met and maintained; focuses on driving productivity improvements while maintaining high quality standardsCreates training program for new technicians within core group; updates and maintains training program as procedures evolve and continuous improvement ideas are implementedEnsures product is visually inspected to ensure quality requirements are thoroughly met; supports multiple shift operationsDrives reductions in unplanned deviations and focuses on troubleshooting identified equipment malfunctionsAbility to wear a PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) during manufacturing when required; ability to wear required gowning required to work in the GMP manufacturing areasEnsures proper documentation of all batch documents and review and approval of steps performed by other operators; provide feedback to scientists on batch record template issues to ensure clarity for processingAll other duties as assigned

The Candidate 

High School Diploma or Equivalent with a minimum of seven years of experience in Manufacturing and five years of direct experience in a Pharma or cGMP manufacturing environment: OR Technical degree/certification with five years in a Pharma or cGMP manufacturing environment is requiredWorking knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer requiredMust have thorough equipment process and framework knowledge, SQDC leadership, process/process scheduling skillMust have a thorough knowledge of cGMP, FDA, MHRA and DEA guidelines and how to apply them effectively; thorough knowledge of Solid Dosage manufacturing.Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experienceRequired Leadership skills include excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of stakeholders, the strong ability to lead, mentor, train, motivate, direct and empower a team, influence and lead change, contribute strategic, analytical insight for problem solving and partner with cross functional teams to identify gaps, develop and implementation of continuous improvement ideasIndividual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 50 poundsOccasional requirement to work in cold environment to fill orders (walk-in refrigerator/freezer)

Why you should join Catalent:

Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process Diverse, inclusive culture Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovativePotential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidaysSeveral Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&IDynamic, fast-paced work environmentCommunity engagement and green initiatives Generous 401K match Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!WellHub- program to promote overall physical wellness Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

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. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

    

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