Production Manager

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO & holidays

Benefits from day one (medical, dental

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee Resource Groups

Community engagement initiatives

Job summary

Catalent in Greendale, IN is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily production activities, ensure on-time execution, and drive continuous improvement across shifts. You will mentor teams, manage safety, quality, and cost controls, and collaborate with other departments to align with site objectives.

The role emphasizes reducing downtime, optimizing performance, and sustaining a zero-loss mindset while maintaining rigorous GMP-like standards and environmental controls.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in confectionary, food, pharmaceutical, or consumer goods packaging.
• Experience applying Lean/Six Sigma concepts to drive improvements.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activity across shifts.
• Direct and manage operations to reduce downtime and losses.
• Analyze data and prepare daily production reports and gap analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning.
• Mentor staff and ensure staffing and corrective actions are in place.
• Root-cause issues and drive a zero-loss culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Safety & Compliance

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Site

Catalent’s Greendale, Indiana site is a key part of the company’s Wellness business, serving as one of North America’s primary gummy development and manufacturing centers. The site specializes in the formulation and production of traditional gelatin gummies and 100% plant‑based pectin gummies for nutritional supplements and nutraceutical applications, supporting a wide range of consumer health products. With strong in‑house R&D, quality laboratories, and flexible manufacturing and packaging capabilities, the Greendale operation partners closely with customers to develop innovative, high‑quality, and consumer‑friendly gummy delivery formats across a variety of flavors, shapes, and functional ingredients, all produced under rigorous quality and food‑safety standards.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Production Manager to join our team. In this role, you will ensure production requirements are fully achieved on time and in full compliance within assigned areas across multiple shifts; ensure employee safety, product quality, proper sanitation, cost controls, and environmental needs meet all legal and company requirements and standards; achieve this by effectively managing teams, driving continuous improvement, empowering people, and motivating and developing their capabilities. Leadership includes communicating the vision and mission to build understanding and commitment to achieve objectives; develop people by building teams and recognizing and developing the potential of all production personnel; proactively collaborate with other plant and company departments to ensure alignment; model expected behaviors to create and maintain a workplace culture that engages and motivates employees at all levels; focus on results by setting ambitious objectives and taking initiative to reach and exceed them.

Shift

Mon‑Fri 8am-5pm

Location

Greendale, IN 100% Onsite

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.
• Utilizes data to facilitate the timely, accurate interpretation, and reporting of performance, quality, and safety data.
• Schedule, train, and mentor team so that they can produce at maximum efficiency.
• Ensure adequate staffing, direction and corrective action.
• Responsible for driving issues to root cause and developing a zero-loss mentality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

High School/GED required 5-7 years of experience in the confectionary, food, pharmaceutical, or consumer goods packaging industry. Able to handle multiple tasks with capability of prioritizing and planning work activities. Ability to prioritize and follow-through to achieve results and meet deadlines. Strong leadership skills, with an ability to build trust, provide direction, and execute with excellence. Strong foundation in interpersonal communication concepts, specifically, written, oral, presentation, listening, and facilitation skills. Ability to facilitate change, foster innovation and results. High energy level and excellent follow up skills. Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and develop effective solutions. Knowledge of machinery operations and equipment, as well as troubleshooting. Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness with ability to improve and promote quality and safety. Continuous improvement and or Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus. Personnel must be able to frequently reach for, grasp, lift, carry or otherwise handle objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; be able to demonstrate the dexterity necessary for fine manipulation components, products, and controls; be able to sit, stand, walk, climb or kneel. The use of Personal Protective Equipment is required in all operations and warehouse areas, including but not limited to slip‑resistant protective footwear, protective eyewear, hearing protection, reflective vests, gloves, and smocks. While performing the duties of this role, personnel may routinely work in proximity to or be exposed to lights, loud noises, hot or cold temperatures, moving components, powered industrial vehicles, cleaning materials and other operational conditions.

Preferred Skills & Background

Bachelor’s degree

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your education goals
• Engaging site‑based activities such as seasonal celebrations, competitions, and appreciation events
• Employee Resource Groups promoting Diversity and Inclusion
• Environmentally friendly initiatives and community engagement programs
• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities
• WellHub program for physical and mental wellness
• Exclusive discounts through Perkspot from over 900 merchants

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 [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

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.