Continuous Improvement Specialist

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical development leader in Windsor seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive operational enhancements. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences and Six Sigma Green Belt certification, along with 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. The role involves utilizing Lean methodologies to lead improvement projects that enhance performance encompassing safety, service, quality, cost, and speed.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Reward & Recognition programs

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PDCA and DMAIC frameworks.
• Ability to lead projects delivering results on time.

Responsibilities

• Utilize tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and TPM for improvement projects.
• Collaborate with training teams to enhance operator development.
• Conduct regular 5S audits for compliance.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Project coordination

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Job description

Continuous Improvement Specialist

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.

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 Continuous Improvement Manager, the Continuous Improvement Specialist will be instrumental in driving improvements across Safety, Service, Quality, Cost, and Speed, while supporting sustainability goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Continuous Improvement Specialist will be Green Belt certified and possess a strong background in Lean methodologies and operational excellence.

Shifts: Monday - Friday; 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.

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:

• Utilize tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and TPM to lead improvement projects that enhance operational performance.

• Collaborate with training teams to support operator development, reduce changeover times, and improve overall equipment efficiency.

• Provide CI support to cross-functional teams for the implementation of new equipment and process improvements.

• Deliver measurable savings through the execution of CI projects aligned with site goals.

• Establish and conduct regular 5S audits to ensure compliance and drive behavioural change across departments.

• Enhance equipment reliability by identifying proactive maintenance activities and promoting a culture of equipment care.

• Lead initiatives that contribute to the sustainability goals of the Ontario sites, including energy and waste reduction.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering or Applied Sciences is preferred), Six Sigma Green Belt certification is required.

• Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience as a technical resource in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical, automotive or other regulated industries is required.

• Strong working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, specifically the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) and DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control) frameworks, with demonstrated application in process optimization and problem-solving initiatives.

• Proven ability to coordinate and lead projects successfully, delivering results on time, within scope and budget, while managing shifting priorities and multiple concurrent initiatives.

• Skilled in building trust, influencing stakeholders, and fostering effective collaboration across all levels of the organization.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a self-motivated approach to working independently, taking initiative, and driving tasks to completion with minimal supervision.

• 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, human blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

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.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

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

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 [e-mail]. 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.