Lead Production Supervisor

Position Summary

• Work Schedule: Shifts: Regular working hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.
• This position is 100% on-site at the Windsor site.

This position is located in Windsor, Ontario, one of two sites located in Canada offering softgel development and manufacturing capabilities for the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health industries. We have a broad range of integrated formulation, manufacturing, analytical and packaging services to offer full-service turnkey solutions.

Reporting to the Department Production Manager, the Lead Production Supervisor position is accountable for the efficient running of manufacturing operations and supporting areas to meet or exceed objectives related to Health and Safety, Operational excellence, Quality and Regulatory compliance, Customer requirements and organizational goals. The Lead Production Supervisor will be responsible for assisting the department manager in leading and coaching shift supervisors, hourly employees and staff of supporting departments across shifts.

The Role:

• Track SQDC metrics; address deviations in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Monitor and maintain action log to enhance compliance and audit readiness of department.
• Develop and coordinate departmental classroom training programs and monitor qualifications.
• Lead special projects as defined by the Production Manager
• Coach and mentor production supervisors to support their development, including providing advice, guidance, and direction through regular interactions and timely feedback.
• Provide supervisor coverage for vacation, extended absence and training.
• Support shift handover meetings and department communications by creating, updating, and maintain a daily shift meeting agenda to ensure pertinent information is conveyed across all shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

• High School Diploma, GED/CAEC and/or educational credential assessment (ECA) is required, bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Chem., Biology.) or related field is preferred.
• 1+ years of experience supervising a team in a manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity required. Candidates should have strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage a diverse workforce and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Experience working in manufacturing, pharmaceutical and/or GMP facility an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong technical background and computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Access, Word).
• Strong interpersonal skills, essential in dealing with people at all levels and in a variety of functions; able to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results.
• Knowledge of automation systems is an asset.
• 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 experience.
• Currently Catalent does not participate in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).
• Candidates with non-Canadian credentials must provide an evaluation confirming the Canadian equivalency of the credentials as determined by the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) such as WES.
• The employee's role frequently involves sitting and utilizing hands and fingers for tasks such as handling, feeling, and keyboard manipulation, necessitating manual dexterity.
• Occasionally, the position requires standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, alongside close vision capabilities and potential exposure to chemicals.

Why You Should Join Catalent:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)
• Group Retirement Savings –Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions.
• Employee Reward & Recognition programs.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development & growth including tuition reimbursement.

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.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

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