Job Description
About Site
Catalent’s Kansas City facility is a leading center for integrated development, manufacturing, and packaging services for oral solid dosage forms. The site combines advanced technologies with a collaborative environment to support pharmaceutical development from early-stage formulation through commercial supply. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, the Kansas City location offers a dynamic setting where teams work together to deliver solutions that improve patient outcomes. This modern facility provides an engaging workplace for professionals who want to contribute to meaningful projects in a supportive and growth-oriented atmosphere.
Position Summary
We have an opportunity for a Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift to join our team. In this role, you will manage daily activities and employees within the Packaging Group, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures. You will focus on creating an efficient packaging area while maintaining the highest quality standards. This position offers the chance to lead process improvements and support a collaborative team environment.
Shift: Sunday-Thursday 10pm-7am with training on first shift
Location: Kansas City, MO
100% Onsite
The Role
Drive process improvements within the packaging area
Manage procedures and maintain accurate written documentation
Lead and develop direct reports to achieve team goals
Ensure quality, efficiency, and timeliness of outputs
Present and defend policies and procedures to internal and external stakeholders
Gain comprehensive knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and industry standards
Investigate and evaluate industry trends for potential implementation
Analyze data and make sound decisions during deviations or non-conformances
Plan corrective actions and implement preventive measures
Train team members on changes resulting from corrective actions
Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and operating parameters
Complete additional tasks as assigned
The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) is required
At least five years of relevant experience in Production Operation or previous scheduling roles
Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing
Ability to read, write, and speak clear English
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Intermediate computer skills, including email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, inventory systems, and Human/Machine Interface (HMI)
Basic mathematical skills
Ability to organize daily work plans
Track employee personal leave and sick time within company limits
Handle interpersonal conflicts between employees
Train new staff on procedures and paperwork
Manage and organize people, projects, and materials for efficient processing
Ability to interact effectively with current management staff
Respirator fit testing and pulmonary physical required
Handling of controlled substance product – background check with DEA screening required
Work in highly active containment area (Potent Drug Facility), when applicable
Operate a manual pallet jack and potentially become licensed to operate the Pallet Stacker
Availability to work 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
Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Continuous Improvement
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience
Experience writing and updating standardized working procedures
Experience in the contract pharmaceutical industry
Bachelor’s degree
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 improving lives
Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
Community engagement and green initiatives
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective from day one
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.
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