About SiteCatalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses.Position SummaryWe have an opportunity for a Senior Manager, Production to join our team. This role leads the Packaging organization for CSS KCM, overseeing primary and secondary packaging activities for clinical trials and commercial products. You will manage processes, systems, and people to ensure efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures. This position also provides leadership focused on motivation, recognition, and employee development while supporting strategic business objectives.Shift: M-F business hoursLocation: Kansas City, MO100% OnsiteThe RoleAdapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource or operational challengesMaintain a safe working environment and proactively identify safety concernsProvide insight and guidance into event Root Cause Analysis and review/approve reports (discrepancies, deviations, complaints)Ensure overall quality of output from the Production group, including executed batch records and packaged outputsOversee and assist with investigations related to Production and ensure CAPA identification and closureEnsure on-time starts and delivery of production schedulesExecute daily plans as scheduledEnsure completion of Daily Shift Notes and effective communication between shiftsEnsure resources are available for participation in Continuous Improvement activities such as Process Improvement Group projects and Kaizen EventsProvide active feedback to planning and scheduling for efficient productionReinforce and set standards for rewarding and recognizing team membersOther duties as assignedThe CandidateMinimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences or a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience3-5 years of management, supervisory, or team leadership experienceAble to manage employee performance deficiencies and correct them to meet expectationsAble to effectively manage and resolve challenges between employees and teamsProficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, staff, and other personnelAbility to plan and independently implement multiple projectsAbility to work under tight and emergent deadlinesExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including presentation abilityWillingness to take a position and assert influence to drive improvementAbility to foster teamwork to achieve consistent and effective resultsThis role also requires 20/30 Corrected VisionHighly active containment area (Potent Drug Facility)Respirator fit testing and pulmonary physical requiredHandling of controlled substance productA background check and further DEA screening is requiredDemonstrable 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.Preferred Skills & Background3-5 years of relevant packaging operations experience preferredWhy You Should Join CatalentDefined career path with annual performance reviews and feedbackDiverse and inclusive culturePotential for career growth within an organization dedicated to preserving and improving livesCompetitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidaysCommunity engagement and green initiativesMedical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employmentTuition reimbursementCatalent 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.Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. 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