Supervisor, Supply Chain

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

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions is seeking a Supervisor, Supply Chain in Kansas City, MO to oversee daily operations, scheduling, and on-time delivery for internal and external customers. You will ensure adherence to SOPs and cGMPs within the JDE system while driving performance metrics and continuous improvement.

The role requires leadership experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a commitment to quality and safety in a manufacturing environment. 100% onsite.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required; degrees beyond high school are preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent may be considered in place of external experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees departmental workflow and scheduling while supervising daily operations to ensure on-time delivery to both internal and external customers.
• Clear understanding of related SOPs and cGMPs as necessary to accomplish daily tasks in the JDE business control system.
• Meet and improve performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
• Develops process improvements to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
• Lead and support daily stand-up meetings to review and improve People, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost of assigned department.
• Assistance with investigations (Discrepancies, Deviations and Complaints) as well as CAPA identification and closure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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, Supply Chain to join our team. This role oversees the flow of goods, resources, and information to ensure that supply chain processes run efficiently and meet organizational goals. The position focuses on maintaining performance metrics, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The Supervisor will collaborate across departments to support effective operations and continuous improvement.

Shift: Monday -Friday - 7 AM – 3:30 PM

Location: Kansas City, MO 100% Onsite

The Role

• Oversees departmental workflow and scheduling while supervising daily operations to ensure on-time delivery to both internal and external customers.
• Clear understanding of related SOPs and cGMPs as necessary to accomplish daily tasks in the JDE business control system.
• Meet and improve performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain
• Develops process improvements to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
• Lead and support daily stand-up meetings to review and improve People, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost of assigned department.
• Assistance with investigations (Discrepancies, Deviations and Complaints) as well as CAPA identification and closure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) is required; degrees beyond high school are preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements include frequent standing, sitting, and reaching; occasional walking, lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 40 lbs.); and occasional kneeling.
• Working environment may involve occasional exposure to noise, vibration, and hazards.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Three years of experience in supply chain operations within a pharmaceutical or regulated environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with direct reports and managers.
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external clients.
• Good organizational skills for managing daily associate activities.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering 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.

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.

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.