Operations Manager, Production

Catalent • Strathroy-Caradoc, ON

8d • CA$110,000 - CA$145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Strathroy, 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. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Operations Manager – GCU/Encaps leads strategic and operational execution across all Strathroy production areas outside of Finishing/Final Pack. This role oversees gel preparation, utilities, compounding, and encapsulation, ensuring efficient, compliant, and high-quality manufacturing. The manager is accountable for all production activities, driving performance through strong leadership and operational oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or related field is required.
• 3+ 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.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical and/or GMP facility is an asset.
• Significant experience within an established pharmaceutical manufacturer or contract manufacturing organization, with technical and/or managerial experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities, including the ability to lead teams, prioritize work effectively, and achieve results through excellent management, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proven experience in budgeting and managing multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical and/or GMP facility is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee gel prep, utilities, compounding, and encapsulation; ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality production.
• Attain the Safety, Quality, Delivery (OTIF) and Cost (productivity and efficiency) metrics for the site.
• Achieve performance objectives and customer requirements for production with the goal of continually enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
• Provide effective leadership, coach, and manage direct reports and hourly teams to foster high performance and talent growth.
• Build strong partnerships across Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, HR, Finance, Procurement, and Union (Unifor) to deliver objectives for the site.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, lead manufacturing investigations, corrective actions, and foster a GMP compliant culture and a state of audit readiness. Promote a “Patient First” mindset.
• Must be able to work extended hours, weekends as needed, to resolve issues or when deadlines must be met.
• Perform other duties as required.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager