Catalent

gummy technology development and manufacturing

Director,Engineering

Greendale, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

gummy technology development and manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem solving skills; Process improvement skills

Eligibility Requirements

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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