Lead Production Supervisor
About The Position
Reporting to the Department Production Manager, the Lead Production Supervisor position is accountable for the efficient running of manufacturing operations and supporting areas to meet or exceed objectives related to Health and Safety, Operational excellence, Quality and Regulatory compliance, Customer requirements and organizational goals. The Lead Production Supervisor will be responsible for assisting the department manager in leading and coaching shift supervisors, hourly employees and staff of supporting departments across shifts. This position is 100% on-site at the Windsor site. This position is located in Windsor, Ontario, one of two sites located in Canada offering softgel development and manufacturing capabilities for the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health industries. We have a broad range of integrated formulation, manufacturing, analytical and packaging services to offer full-service turnkey solutions.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED/CAEC and/or educational credential assessment (ECA) is required.
- 1+ years of experience supervising a team in a manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity required.
- Candidates should have strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage a diverse workforce and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Strong technical background and computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Access, Word).
- Strong interpersonal skills, essential in dealing with people at all levels and in a variety of functions; able to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results.
- The employee's role frequently involves sitting and utilizing hands and fingers for tasks such as handling, feeling, and keyboard manipulation, necessitating manual dexterity.
- Occasionally, the position requires standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, alongside close vision capabilities and potential exposure to chemicals.
Nice To Haves
- bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (Chem., Biology.) or related field is preferred.
- Experience working in manufacturing, pharmaceutical and/or GMP facility an asset.
- Knowledge of automation systems is an asset.
- 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.
- Candidates with non-Canadian credentials must provide an evaluation confirming the Canadian equivalency of the credentials as determined by the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) such as WES.
Responsibilities
- Track SQDC metrics; address deviations in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
- Monitor and maintain action log to enhance compliance and audit readiness of department.
- Develop and coordinate departmental classroom training programs and monitor qualifications.
- Lead special projects as defined by the Production Manager
- Coach and mentor production supervisors to support their development, including providing advice, guidance, and direction through regular interactions and timely feedback.
- Provide supervisor coverage for vacation, extended absence and training.
- Support shift handover meetings and department communications by creating, updating, and maintain a daily shift meeting agenda to ensure pertinent information is conveyed across all shifts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)
- Group Retirement Savings –Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions.
- Employee Reward & Recognition programs.
- Opportunities for professional and personal development & growth including tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
