Senior Manager, Quality Systems

Catalent Pharma Solutions • Greendale, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Catalent’s Greendale, Indiana site is a primary North American center for gummy development and manufacturing within its Wellness business. It produces gelatin and plant-based pectin gummies for nutritional supplements and nutraceutical applications, supported by in-house R&D, quality laboratories, and manufacturing and packaging capabilities.

The Senior Manager, Quality Systems leads the Quality and Compliance functions at the Greendale site and oversees Quality Assurance Supervisors and Specialists responsible for operational quality, sampling, testing, and product release. The role ensures compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations and drives continuous improvement across the Quality organization. It works with cross-functional teams to protect product integrity and deliver consistently high-quality products.

This position is based onsite in Greendale, Indiana, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field, such as Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology.
• At least five years of pharmaceutical and dietary supplement quality experience.
• At least seven years of related experience, including three to four years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience with current Good Manufacturing Practice compliance and a quality role in the pharmaceutical or dietary supplement manufacturing industry.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds; lifting more than 44.09 pounds requires assistance.
• Ability to access the manufacturing floor and office areas and use required office equipment.
• Vision sufficient to read written documents and frequently use a computer monitor.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent, including participation in programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, or GROW, may be considered in place of external experience.
• Experience writing investigations, including root cause analyses and annual product review reports.
• Familiarity with 21 CFR 111, 21 CFR 117, 21 CFR 211, GFSI, HACCP, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, SQF, NSF, and UL certifications.
• Experience with electronic systems such as JDE, TrackWise, Electronic Document Management System, Learning Management System, Quality Management System, Veeva, Compliance Wire, and Stability Programs.
• Experience communicating with FDA inspectors or other regulatory agents and handling FDA 483 responses.
• Experience using artificial intelligence tools to improve quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Quality and Compliance functions for dietary supplement manufacturing at the Greendale site.
• Lead Quality Assurance Supervisors and Specialists responsible for operational quality, product sampling, testing, and product release.
• Review and approve manufacturing and packaging change controls, product formulations, label changes, deviations, corrective and preventive action plans, and customer complaints.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, NSF, and SQF requirements and participate in internal and external audits.
• Develop and maintain quality and compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Identify and mitigate product-quality risks and oversee root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Lead the Food Safety Team and ensure compliance with 21 CFR 110 and 117, HACCP Food Safety, and Food Defense Plans.
• Monitor the sanitary state of the facility and equipment to ensure cross-contamination control.
• Collaborate with Operations to assess sanitation program effectiveness and ensure compliance with food safety guidelines.
• Maintain communication with Customer Service to address quality issues affecting product release.
• Oversee staff training on quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Establish and track key performance indicators for quality and compliance performance.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Technical Operations, and Supply Chain to integrate quality into production processes.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies, external auditors, and internal stakeholders about quality and compliance matters.
• Oversee investigations, environmental monitoring, and critical control point incidents affecting product release.
• Support site management in enforcing current Good Manufacturing Practices and mentor staff in compliance.
• Facilitate internal assessments, compliance meetings, and training sessions.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off and eight paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Site-based employee engagement activities.
• Employee Resource Groups focused on Diversity and Inclusion.
• Environmentally friendly community engagement green initiatives.
• Defined career path and annual performance review process with potential for career growth.
• WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness.
• Perkspot discounts from more than 900 merchants.

What This Job Offers

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