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Production Manager

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.

Greendale is one of Catalent’s gummy technology development and manufacturing facilities in North America. The site manufactures organic and vegan-based nutraceuticals via confection to enhance wellness for all consumers. Simply put – we make healthy gummies. Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of integrated formulation and analytical services to solve difficult development and manufacturing challenges.

The **Production Manager** will ensure the production requirements are fully achieved on time and in full compliance for assigned areas across a multiple shift, multi facility operation in a union environment. Ensures employee safety, product quality, proper sanitation, cost, and environmental needs will fully meet all legal and other company requirements and standards.  This will be achieved by properly managing the teams, driving continuous improvement, empowering people, to motivate and develop their capability.  Leadership of people includes communicating the vision & mission to gain the understanding & commitment of the people to achieve the objectives.  Development of people through being a team builder with ability to recognize and develop the potential of all the production people. Proactive cooperation with other plant & company departments to ensure that their area and people are fully aligned with the organization.  Modeling the way for others by practicing what is preached to create and maintain a workplace culture that engages and motives employees at all levels.  Focusing on results through setting ambitious objectives and taking initiative to find ways to reach and exceed them. The **Production Manager** is a member of the Food Safety and Quality Team. Comply with SQF Level III, Food Safety Plan (HACCP), Food Quality Plan (FQP) standards and cGMP.

The Role

+ Oversee and direct the planning and execution of daily production activity

+ Direct and manage the operations to improve performance through continuous improvement methodology and problem analysis to reduce unscheduled downtime, minor equipment stops, breakdowns, process upsets, material quality losses

+ Analyze, report and complete daily production reports, gap analysis, continuous improvement initiatives

+ Supports the development and implementation of financial and non-financial objectives for the facility including the annual budget, financial forecasts and operating plans

+ Accountable for the department budget

+ Utilizes data to facilitate the timely, accurate interpretation, and reporting of performance, quality, and safety data

+ Schedule, train, and mentor crew so that they can produce at maximum efficiency

+ Provide timely feedback and coaching to individuals and teams in order to develop them to their full potential and to achieve objectives.Ensure succession plans and development - coaching of direct reports (where applicable) including development of specific training

+ Ensure adequate staffing, direction and corrective action

+ Responsible for driving issues to root cause and developing a zero-lossmentality

+ Other duties assigned

The Candidate

+ Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Business-relatedfield with 5+years’ experiencein the confectionery, food, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods industry preferred. HS Diploma or GED required with 10+ years of experience.

+ 5+ years’ experience leading a multi-discipline team in an environment requiring a high degree of collaboration required

+ Strong analytical/problem solving/process improvement skills

+ Proficiency with Word, Excel, Power-Point and other report writing tools

+ Previous ERP knowledge preferred

+ Continuous improvement and/or Lean/Six Sigma experience is preferred

+ Strong foundation in interpersonal communication concepts, specifically, written, oral, presentation, listening, and facilitation skills

+ Knowledge of machinery operations and equipment

+ Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness with ability to improve and promote quality and safety

+ Physical demands of this position include various strenuous activities including working long hours (seasonally), standing, walking, reaching, climbing, lifting/moving up to 35 pounds.

Why You Should Join Catalent

+ Spearhead exciting and innovative projects

+ Fast-paced, dynamic environment

+ High visibility to members at all levels of the organization

+ 152 hours of PTO + 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.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Visit Catalent Careers (https://careers.catalent.com/us/en) to explore career opportunities.

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 [email protected] . 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.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:

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