Clinical Packaging Team Lead - 3rd Shift

Catalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent’s Kansas City facility leads in clinical supply services and packaging for late-stage programs. We seek a CSS Team Lead on 3rd shift to supervise packaging of clinical trial supplies, ensure GMP compliance, and provide staff training and leadership.

The role requires reviewing batch records, coordinating start-up, and driving process improvements across the shift. Onsite, Sunday-Thursday 10:30pm–7am, you will collaborate with QA, safety, and operations to maintain patient-first quality.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in a science field preferred.
• Experience in clinical trial packaging or related packaging/manufacturing/operations.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented with 5S standards.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high quality standards.
• Moderate to advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Inventory Systems, and Quality Systems.
• DEA background check required for handling controlled substances.
• Operation of a manual pallet jack; may become licensed for Pallet Stacker.
• Available for occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Review packaging batch records for SOP compliance.
• Prepare and document in GMP/SOPs.
• Review batch records for completeness and accuracy.
• Inspect drug products, components, and labels for defects.
• Perform Job Safety Analysis on new equipment.
• Analyze processes and drive improvements.
• Use Entropy and TrackWise effectively.
• Conduct Gemba walks and use visual boards.
• Support supervisor with safety and quality investigations.
• Promote a Patient First mindset and maintain a professional workplace.
• Provide frontline leadership when supervisor is unavailable.
• Assist with action item completions, maintenance scheduling, and project kickoff meetings.
• Monitor Ready-to-Execute and coordinate on-time production start activities.
• Review equipment and room setups for compliance and productivity improvements.
• Capture daily information from Short Interval Control boards and complete shift documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

5S standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science field

Tools

TrackWise

Entropy

Job description

Catalent’s Kansas City facility leads in clinical supply services and packaging for late-stage programs. We seek a CSS Team Lead on 3rd shift to supervise packaging of clinical trial supplies, ensure GMP compliance, and provide staff training and leadership.

The role requires reviewing batch records, coordinating start-up, and driving process improvements across the shift. Onsite, Sunday-Thursday 10:30pm–7am, you will collaborate with QA, safety, and operations to maintain patient-first quality.