Catalent
gummy technology development and manufacturing
Director,Engineering
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“Director, Engineering at Catalent. Skills: Strategic leadership, Engineering oversight, Capital project management, Team leadership. Provide strategic leadership. Oversee site engineering functions”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver maximum asset reliability; Deliver operational performance; Deliver continuous improvement; Align infrastructure, technology, and capacity; Support audit readiness; Support inspection success; Ensure operational readiness; Ensure environmental compliance; Ensure regulatory adherence; Ensure long-term facility integrity; Improve manufacturing robustness; Improve yield; Improve throughput; Ensure packaging line performance; Ensure equipment capability; Continuous improvement of packaging operations; Maximize ROI; Maximize capacity expansion; Maximize compliance; Maximize operational efficiency; Build organizational capability; Build technical depth; Ensure succession readiness; Deliver short-term business outcomes; Deliver long-term business outcomes; Enable delivery of business objectives
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem solving skills; Process improvement skills
100% on-site
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years engineering, continuous improvement, manufacturing technology, validation, 5+ years management experience, analytical/problem solving/process improvement skills, Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems, leadership skills, Ability to prioritize and follow-through to achieve results and meet deadlines, foundation interpersonal communication concepts, OSHA 10 or equivalent training
Nice to Have
advanced degree (MS or MBA), MBA a plus, Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, Combustible Dust and Wastewater Management experience, Bilingual English/Spanish
What You'll Do.
Provide strategic leadership
Oversee site engineering functions
Ensure reliable operations
Lead engineering organization
Align infrastructure and technology
Ensure compliance with requirements
Lead maintenance and facilities teams
Lead Process Engineering
Lead Packaging Engineering
Own and execute capital project portfolio
Prioritize and manage capital allocation
and develop engineering team
Own engineering performance metrics
Contribute to site leadership team
Drive proactive risk mitigation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with stakeholders; Build trust with teams; Provide direction to teams; Contribute as key member of site leadership team
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication; Presentation skills; Listening skills; Facilitation skills
Process & Methodology
Capital project management, Project execution, Project prioritization, Capital allocation
Full Job Description
**Director, Engineering** **Position Summary:** * 100% on-site Greendale is one of two gummy technology development and manufacturing facilities in North America. The site has the capability to manufacture traditional gelatin gummies as well as 100% plant-based pectin gummies for nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals. With extensive development and manufacturing expertise and a wide range of flavors, shapes, sizes, and colors available, we can work with complex ingredients to help create engaging new products consumers will love. The Director, Engineering will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all site engineering functions, including maintenance, facilities, utilities, capital projects, packaging engineering, and process engineering. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable, compliant, and efficient operations across manufacturing and packaging through disciplined asset management, engineering excellence, and execution of both minor and major capital projects. The Director will lead, develop, and coach a multi-disciplinary engineering organization to deliver maximum asset reliability, operational performance, and continuous improvement. Own the Site Master Plan, and capital strategy to align infrastructure, technology, and capacity with current and future business needs. Accountable for ensuring all engineering, maintenance, and facilities activities fully comply with site, corporate, and regulatory requirements, including cGMP, safety, and environmental standards, while supporting audit readiness and inspection success. **The Role:** * Provide direct and indirect leadership to maintenance and facilities teams, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all activities. * Oversee facilities, utilities, and infrastructure to ensure operational readiness, environmental compliance, regulatory adherence, and long-term facility integrity. * Lead Process Engineering to improve manufacturing robustness, yield, and throughput through data-d
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