Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist

Catalent•Greenville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist has a primary focus on new technology and business moving into Commercial Manufacturing Operations as well as serves as a liaison with other functional teams to lead/support commercial manufacturing operations and cross-functional execution. Position Summary This position is 100% on-site at the Greenville site. Shift: Monday - Thursday 4 pm - 2:30 am Catalent’s Greenville, N.C. facility specializes in end-to-end turn-key solutions for oral solid dosage forms, including integrated formulation development, analytical services, commercial manufacturing, and packaging. This state-of-the-art facility has had over $100M of investments in recent years and features fit-for-scale capacity with potent handling capabilities, ideal for orphan or targeted drug development. The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist provides on-the-floor oversight, direction, and support to manufacturing personnel to ensure timeliness and accuracy in the completion of assigned work. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier lives. The Role Frontline interface between the Commercial Manufacturing team, internal support teams as well as external clients to lead/support project work requiring cross-functional support. Assist in Commercial, Technical Transfer, Engineering and Development batches. Maintain the inventory system for raw materials components; train and assist others in the use of the inventory system. Assist in decisions on equipment selection, placement, and procedures to use equipment most effectively. Ensure manufacturing area and equipment are maintained in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. Recognize potential problems and provide input on corrective action(s), assist in completion of resolutions for issues in Commercial Manufacturing Operations. Identify and recommend opportunities for improved efficiencies, client service and teamwork within Commercial Manufacturing Operations. Troubleshoot equipment, process issues, and escalate problems that require quality assurance or Maintenance involvement; provide leadership and support for the timeliness and accuracy in the completion of Commercial Manufacturing operations. Support and occasionally lead under supervision the scheduling and planning of client project work to ensure the highest levels of efficiency and quality standards are met. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with at least five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Associate degree with at least four years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
OSD experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations related to Dispensing, Granulation, Compressing/Encapsulation and Coating.
Previous experience with inventory management systems and ability to learn QAD (inventory Management System) to assist in the timely start and completion of batches and documentation.
Required to obtain internal forklift operation certification.
Ability to lift 40 lbs unassisted, and push and pull in excess of 100 lbs.
Majority of work day is performed while standing and walking.
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, twist, and have full range of motion in upper and lower extremities.
Exposure to hazardous chemicals, other active chemical ingredients, dust, fumes, gases, skin and respiratory irritants, moving machinery parts, and damp, humid and wet environments.
Must be able to use a variety of tools, equipment, and machinery.
Must be able to complete a medical evaluation with satisfactory results to wear a respirator for safety.

Nice To Haves

OSD experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide on-the-floor oversight, direction, and support to manufacturing personnel to ensure timeliness and accuracy in the completion of assigned work.
Serve as the frontline interface between the Commercial Manufacturing team, internal support teams, and external clients to lead/support project work requiring cross-functional support.
Assist in Commercial, Technical Transfer, Engineering, and Development batches.
Maintain the inventory system for raw materials components; train and assist others in the use of the inventory system.
Assist in decisions on equipment selection, placement, and procedures to use equipment most effectively.
Ensure the manufacturing area and equipment are maintained in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Recognize potential problems and provide input on corrective actions, and assist in completing resolutions for issues in Commercial Manufacturing Operations.
Identify and recommend opportunities for improved efficiencies, client service, and teamwork within Commercial Manufacturing Operations.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and escalate problems that require quality assurance or Maintenance involvement.
Provide leadership and support for the timeliness and accuracy in the completion of Commercial Manufacturing operations.
Support and occasionally lead, under supervision, the scheduling and planning of client project work to ensure the highest levels of efficiency and quality standards are met.
Perform other duties as assigned.