Supervisor, Production -3rd Shift

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits from

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Supervisor, Production -3rd Shift for the Packaging Group. You will manage daily operations, lead a team, and ensure cGMP compliance, quality, and timely output in a 100% onsite environment.

You will drive process improvements, oversee procedures, train staff, and respond to deviations while coordinating with management and auditors. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least five years of relevant experience in Production Operation or scheduling roles.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak clear English.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including e-mail, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, inventory systems, and HMI equipment.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to organize daily work plans effectively.
• Track employee personal leave and sick time to ensure compliance with company limits.
• Handle interpersonal conflicts between employees.
• Train new staff on procedures and documentation.
• Manage people, projects, and materials for efficient and accurate processing.
• Interact effectively with management staff.
• Respirator fit testing and pulmonary physical required.
• Work in a highly active containment area (Potent Drug Facility).
• Availability for occasional overtime.
• Minimal travel requirements (10%).
• Leadership experience at Catalent may be considered in place of external experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements within the packaging area.
• Oversee procedures and maintain accurate written documentation.
• Manage and develop direct reports to ensure performance and growth.
• Ensure quality, efficiency, and timeliness of outputs.
• Present and defend policies and procedures to management and auditors.
• Maintain knowledge of cGMPs and industry standards.
• Investigate and evaluate new industry trends for potential implementation.
• Lead investigations of deviations or non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Train the team on changes resulting from process improvements or corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and operational parameters.
• Complete additional assigned tasks as required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

English proficiency

GMP awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Overtime readiness

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

HMI equipment

MS Office

Inventory systems

Job description

About Site

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Supervisor, Production -3rd Shift to join our team. This role will manage daily activities and employees within the Packaging Group, ensuring all work meets regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The position focuses on maintaining high quality and efficiency while continuously improving internal processes. The successful candidate will lead a team dedicated to operational excellence and compliance.

Shift and Location

Shift: Sunday-Thursday 10:30pm-7am

Location: Kansas City, MO

100% Onsite

The Role

Drive process improvements within the packaging area. Oversee procedures and maintain accurate written documentation. Manage and develop direct reports to ensure performance and growth. Ensure quality, efficiency, and timeliness of all outputs. Present and defend policies and procedures to internal and external management and auditors. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of cGMPs and industry standards. Investigate and evaluate new industry trends for potential implementation. Apply strong reasoning and data-based decision-making skills. Lead investigations of deviations or non-conformances and implement corrective actions. Train the team on changes resulting from process improvements or corrective actions. Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and operational parameters. Complete additional assigned tasks as required.

Candidate Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• At least five years of relevant experience in Production Operation or scheduling roles.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak clear English.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including e-mail, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Inventory systems, and Human/Machine Interface (HMI) equipment.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to organize daily work plans effectively.
• Track employee personal leave and sick time to ensure compliance with company limits.
• Handle interpersonal conflicts between employees.
• Train new staff on procedures and documentation.
• Manage people, projects, and materials for efficient and accurate processing.
• Ability to interact effectively with management staff.
• Respirator fit testing and pulmonary physical required.
• Handling of controlled substance product – background check with further DEA screening required.
• Work in a highly active containment area (Potent Drug Facility).
• Operate a manual pallet jack and potentially become licensed to operate the Pallet Stacker as needed.
• Availability for occasional overtime.
• Minimal travel requirements (10%).
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in the contract pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience preferred.
• Experience writing and updating standardized working procedures preferred.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems preferred.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Continuous Improvement preferred.

Why You Should Join Catalent

Defined career path with annual performance reviews and feedback process.

Diverse and inclusive culture.

Opportunities for career growth within an organization dedicated to improving and saving lives.

Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.

Community engagement and green initiatives.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.

Tuition reimbursement program.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Accommodation

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.

Recruitment and Agency Policy

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.

Legal Notices

Volunteer Work Disclosure: Applicants for employment in Massachusetts may include in their employment history any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.

Massachusetts Lie Detector Test Notice: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Consistent with Massachusetts law, Catalent does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Company Overview

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.