Continuous Improvement Specialist

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Position Summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

Greendale is one of Catalent’s gummy technology development and manufacturing facilities in North America. The site manufactures organic and vegan-based nutraceuticals via confection to enhance wellness for all consumers. Simply put – we make healthy gummies. Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of integrated formulation and analytical services to solve difficult development and manufacturing challenges.

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for helping drive continuous improvement (CI) efforts at the Greendale, Indiana site. The Continuous Improvement Specialist will report to the Continuous Improvement Site Leader, this person is a dedicated resource responsible for operational transformation using LEAN, Six Sigma, and other advanced problem-solving tools.

The Role

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities throughout the organization by routinely performing GEMBA audits, reviewing site metrics, and advocating for the employees.

• Prioritize and select projects that leverage LEAN six sigma tools to drive improvements through the hierarchy of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

• Engage teams to help establish a Continuous Improvement culture and execute advanced problem-solving activities.

• Develop, monitor, and improve upon the Standard Works system.

• Champion the RCA Process and assist in building RCA capabilities across the site.

• Model advanced problem-solving and LEAN Leader behavior and propagate that behavior at the local site level. Also design, develop, and deliver site-appropriate LEAN Six Sigma training.

• Work collaboratively with Continuous Improvement & Technology team colleagues, seeking the guidance of more experienced personnel as needed on assigned projects and serve in a supporting role on larger, more complex projects.

• Facilitate problem-solving and Work-Out sessions to lead teams to address issues not requiring the DMAIC approach.

• Other duties assigned.

The Candidate

• Bachelor's Degree with 0 years of experience or Technical Certificate/Associates Degree with 3 years experience or High School/GED with 5 years experience required

• Previous ERP/MRP experience preferred

• Must have experience with advanced problem–solving (LEAN six sigma, SMED, DMAIC, TPM, etc.) and change-management methodologies consistent with establishing a culture of continuous improvement.

• A full complement of business computer literacy skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, database software etc.) is Required. Demonstrated intermediate mathematical ability.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and statistical analysis software (e.g. Minitab, JMP, etc.)

• The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard

• Use of manual dexterity is required

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, bend or twist, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Spearhead exciting and innovative projects

• Fast-paced, dynamic environment

• High visibility to members at all levels of the organization

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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