Supervisor, Manufacturing

Catalent; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off + 8 holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent’s Chelsea, MA site is a 96,000‑sq‑ft GMP facility for spray drying and DPI capsule manufacturing. We seek a Supervisor, Manufacturing to lead daily production for clinical and commercial operations, coaching staff and ensuring policy compliance.

Role requires 4+ years manufacturing exp and 1+ year leadership, with strong MS Office skills, in a 2/2/3 night shift rotation. Onsite in Chelsea, MA with 100% on-site operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 4+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience (team lead, supervisor, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with automated manufacturing control systems.
• Strong understanding of cGMPs for clinical and commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain workflow by monitoring process steps, controlling production activities to processing parameters, and overseeing equipment, associates, and resources.
• Improve manufacturing processes by identifying and implementing cost reductions, developing reporting tools, and resolving malfunctions within process control points.
• Complete daily production plan by scheduling activities, assigning personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, and reporting results on shift production summaries.
• Provide manufacturing information to the Management team by compiling, analyzing, and sharing production performance records and data.
• Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, production records, and personnel requirements, and implementing changes.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on process parameters, equipment, and resources, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Provide ongoing performance review, feedback, and development of staff.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in science/engineering

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Catalent’s Chelsea, Massachusetts site—often referred to as the Boston location is a global Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion (SDD) and dry powder inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacturing and packaging, supporting inhalation drug products from clinical development through commercial launch. Located at 190 Everett Avenue, the approximately 96,000‑square‑foot GMP facility features ISO 8 production suites, high‑potency containment capabilities, and advanced spray drying equipment, including multiple large‑scale GMP spray dryers. The site offers integrated services such as powder processing, capsule filling, blister packaging, and on‑site quality control and analytical testing, with capacity to produce up to 100 million capsules annually. Strategically positioned just minutes from Boston Logan International Airport and within the Greater Boston life sciences hub, the Chelsea site plays a critical role in Catalent’s global inhalation network and regulatory‑compliant manufacturing operations.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Supervisor, Manufacturing to join our team. In this role, you will manage daily production activities for clinical and commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing operations related to spray drying. You will lead by setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, and supporting your team through coaching and feedback. This position works closely with the Management team to ensure compliance with policies and procedures while driving operational excellence.

Shift: 2/2/3 Work Rotation - 6:00pm - 6:00am

Location: Chelsea, MA

100% Onsite

The Role

• Maintain workflow by monitoring process steps, controlling production activities to processing parameters, and overseeing equipment, associates, and resources
• Improve manufacturing processes by identifying and implementing cost reductions, developing reporting tools, and resolving malfunctions within process control points
• Complete daily production plan by scheduling activities, assigning personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, and reporting results on shift production summaries
• Provide manufacturing information to the Management team by compiling, analyzing, and sharing production performance records and data
• Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, production records, and personnel requirements, and implementing changes
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on process parameters, equipment, and resources, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
• Provide ongoing performance review, feedback, and development of staff
• Perform all other duties as assigned

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma with 4+ years of manufacturing experience
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience (team lead, supervisor, or similar role)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a controlled or clean room environment requiring special gowning
• Requires physical activity such as standing for long periods of time, walking, and working with hands; Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• 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

Preferred Skills & Background

• Associate’s degree in a science, engineering, or related field with 4+ years of manufacturing experience preferred OR Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, or related field with 2+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with automated manufacturing control systems
• Strong understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) for clinical and commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in MA is $85,000 – $110,000 Plus Bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and feedback
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Opportunities for career growth within an organization dedicated to preserving and improving lives
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• 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.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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