Manufacturing Supervisor

About the role

Site Catalent’s Greendale, Indiana site is a key part of the company’s Wellness business, serving as one of North America’s primary gummy development and manufacturing centers. The site specializes in the formulation and production of traditional gelatin gummies and 100% plant-based pectin gummies for nutritional supplements and nutraceutical applications, supporting a wide range of consumer health products. With strong in-house R&D, quality laboratories, and flexible manufacturing and packaging capabilities, the Greendale operation partners closely with customers to develop innovative, high-quality, and consumer-friendly gummy delivery formats across a variety of flavors, shapes, and functional ingredients, all produced under rigorous quality and food-safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage operations to improve performance through continuous improvement and problem analysis to reduce downtime and material losses.
• Analyze, report, and complete daily production reports, gap analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize data for timely and accurate interpretation and reporting of performance, quality, and safety metrics.
• Oversee sanitation processes for equipment and facilities.
• Schedule, train, and mentor crew to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ensure adequate staffing, provide direction, and take corrective action when needed.
• Direct employees in proper safety procedures and eliminate avoidable accidents.
• Facilitate project work and ensure successful implementation within set parameters.
• Serve as a training resource for operations crew on skills, safety, and plant processes.
• Support and meet the Company’s Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures (OGSM).
• Track, report, and post efficiency and reliability performance of each machine.
• Comply with SQF, Food Safety Plan (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), and Food Quality Plan standards.
• Participate in all necessary training to perform job responsibilities successfully.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• 3+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Able to prioritize and follow through to achieve results and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build trust, provide direction, and execute with excellence.
• Strong foundation in interpersonal communication, including written, oral, presentation, listening, and facilitation skills.
• Able to facilitate change, foster innovation, and deliver results.
• Able to coordinate multiple priorities and develop effective solutions.
• Knowledge of machinery operations and equipment.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build trust, provide direction, and execute with excellence.
• Strong foundation in interpersonal communication, including written, oral, presentation, listening, and facilitation skills.
• Able to facilitate change, foster innovation, and deliver results.
• Able to coordinate multiple priorities and develop effective solutions.
• Knowledge of machinery operations and equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement to help you finish your degree or earn a new one.
• Engaging site-based activities such as seasonal celebrations, tournaments, and appreciation events.
• Employee Resource Groups promoting Diversity and Inclusion.
• Environmentally friendly initiatives and community engagement programs.
• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities.
• WellHub program supporting physical and mental wellness.
• Exclusive discounts through Perkspot from over 900 merchants.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

M-Th 4pm-2:30am