Catalent, Inc.

pharmaceutical

ProductionLead

$70–70k San Diego, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Production Lead at Catalent, Inc.. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, packaging, clinical trial supplies, cGMP, SOPs. supports clinical trial projects through the packaging of clinical trial supplies by ensuring that all work is carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and standard operating procedures (SOPs). responsible for th”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring on-time startup and effective and compliant processing through the shift

Industry & Context.

pharmaceutical
Problems you'll solve

problem-solve using analytical skills; Root Cause Assessment techniques

Eligibility Requirements

Must be able to work overtime as required, able to perform duties which include standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, push/pulling frequently and significant amount of use of office, Must be able to lift up to 35lbs and work in temperature-controlled freezers/fridges frequently, Must be able to use a respirator, potential DEA background check screening may be required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

minimum of six (6) years of relevant industry experience in a cGMP environment, clinical trial packaging, or related packaging/manufacturing operations environment, Must have at least four (4) years’ experience leading teams, Basic knowledge is required in Microsoft Office software and query-based systems activities as well as electronic batch record (EBR) software, Inventory Systems, Quality Systems, Supply Flex, Must be able to follow written and oral instructions in an accurate manner and problem-solve using analytical skills and/or Lean Six Sigma/5S methodology, Must be able to work overtime as required

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree highly preferred, High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required with 10+ years of relevant industry experience

What You'll Do.

supports clinical trial projects through the packaging of clinical trial supplies by ensuring that all work is carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements

good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

responsible for the overall process for the area

ensuring on-time startup and effective and compliant processing through the shift

ensures that all lines have the proper staff

and training to execute the production batch records

Review packaging batch records before

and after production to ensure accuracy

and adherence to SOPs and cGMP

including proper corrections and documentation

and maintain all required documentation and metric sheets in compliance with regulatory and internal standards

Inspect drug products

and clinical labels for defects

or missing text throughout production

Perform Job Safety Analysis (JSA) on new equipment and verify setup compliance against JSAs

Analyze operational processes

recommend improvements

and support continuous improvement activities

Perform Gemba walks and assist with completing action items

including corrections or CAPAs within TrackWise

Assist in Safety and Quality investigations using Root Cause Assessment techniques and support CAPA development and implementation

Attend project kickoff meetings and contribute effectively to planning and follow-through activities

Provide frontline leadership and decision-making for Packaging and Room operations

stepping in as acting supervisor when needed

Support supervisors with daily operational tasks

scheduling of planned maintenance

coordinating Ready‑to‑Execute status

and managing competing priorities while fostering a professional

patient‑focused workplace culture

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional coordination; Attend project kickoff meetings and contribute effectively to planning and follow-through activities; Provide frontline leadership and decision-making for Packaging and Room operations, stepping in as acting supervisor when needed; Support supervisors with daily operational tasks, scheduling of planned maintenance, coordinating Ready‑to‑Execute status, and managing competing priorities while fostering a professional, patient‑focused workplace culture

Process & Methodology

planning and follow-through activities

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