Supervisor, Manufacturing

Catalent•Harmans, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opportunity for a Supervisor, Manufacturing to join our team. In this role, you will lead teams to execute procedures for upstream manufacturing and support areas using standard operating procedures and batch records. You will oversee production equipment operations for upstream processing, including process monitoring, media preparation, and harvesting. You will ensure all team members are fully trained and compliant before entering the production floor, while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or Biotech field with 4–6 years of experience in upstream biologic production processes under Good Manufacturing Practice compliance OR Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or Biotech field with 6–8 years of experience in upstream biologic production processes under Good Manufacturing Practice compliance OR High School Diploma or Associate Degree with 8–10 years of experience in upstream biologic production processes under Good Manufacturing Practice compliance
Experience in mammalian or microbial cell culture is required
Solid experience with large-scale centrifuges, washers, and autoclaves
Apply scientific and technical knowledge to solve routine production challenges, operate equipment effectively, and support manufacturing operations.
Maintain accurate GMP documentation, including batch records, SOPs, deviations, summary reports, and related manufacturing records.
Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills while working effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Exhibit continuous learning, adaptability, creativity, and multitasking abilities, with a commitment to professional growth and process improvement.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with bacterial fermentation processes in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment, including bioreactor setup and operation, aseptic processing, process monitoring, sampling, troubleshooting, and batch record documentation

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day manufacturing operations, personnel, and production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution.
Lead, train, coach, and develop teams in GMP requirements, safety standards, and operational excellence.
Build high-performing, engaged teams by fostering collaboration, accountability, diversity, and continuous development.
Manage employee performance through coaching, performance reviews, hiring support, onboarding, and talent retention initiatives.
Ensure production batches meet quality, regulatory, and GMP requirements, including batch review and closeout with Quality Assurance.
Author, review, and maintain manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, batch records, logbooks, validation protocols, and related records.
Lead deviation investigations, CAPA activities, and compliance initiatives to drive quality improvements and regulatory readiness.
Partner with cross-functional groups, including QA, MS&T, Engineering, Facilities, Project Management, and clients, to execute production campaigns and technology transfers.
Oversee critical manufacturing processes, equipment operation, maintenance coordination, validation activities, and accurate scientific data analysis.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process efficiencies, resolving operational challenges, and providing regular production updates to stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned