Job Abstract

Position Summary:

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Somerset, NJ is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer for the Somerset facility. The Continuous Improvement Engineer is a cross-functional leader that is accountable for realizing process improvements and driving Right First-Time execution on site. This role will be responsible for conducting large- or small-scale process or technology improvement projects to drive sustainable improvement in site performance. This person will also partner with all levels of site management and the CI network to drive productivity, standardization, and rapid adoption of best practices with focus on key initiatives.

This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM

Catalent is a global, high-growth, public company, and a leading partner for the pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of new treatments for patients worldwide. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier lives. Catalent in Somerset, NJ is home to oral solid dose manufacturing operations as part of the Oral and Specialty Delivery (OSD) business unit. On site we have our state-of-the-art laboratory, clinical, and commercial manufacturing plant for oral dose forms in addition to being the Catalent Center of Excellence for handling Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee. 

The Role

• Identify, scope, and lead process or technology improvement projects in a GMP environment to address business process problems and design new processes to achieve results
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques to drive improvement in the following fields: Reduction in Waste, Cycle Time, Cost, Scrap, Process Variability, Increase in Efficiency, Yield, and Quality (Right First-Time)
• Partner with the site level finance team to document the fiscal impact of solutions
• Maintain all appropriate data within the site project prioritization and tracking system
• Lead problem-solving sessions to drive rapid resolution of safety, quality, or performance events; develop and/or lead actions that will prevent reoccurrence
• Drive cultural and behavioral changes to build a strong Continuous Improvement culture throughout the organization
• Support developing Continuous Improvement competence at every level of the organization though coaching & mentoring, and implementation of leader standard work
• Partner with area leaders to establish visual performance measurement systems to improve performance visibility and drive action to meet objectives
• Communicate frequently with site leadership, project sponsors, and project champions regarding project status, issues, and accomplishments
• All other duties as assigned;

The Candidate

• Bachelors degree is required, with a degree in Engineering highly preferred
• 2 or more years of experience in a similar role is required
• Green Belt Six Sigma preferred
• Experience in a GMP and/or pharmaceutical environment is preferred
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques, as well as statistical process controls required
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to drive personal accountability at every level of the organization
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and risk assessment skills
• Proficient in use of Minitab or other statistical software is preferred
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds;

Why you should join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 
• Diverse, inclusive culture 
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 
• Competitive salary
• Community engagement and green initiatives 
• Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual 
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 
• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
• GymPass program to promote overall physical wellness 
• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

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. 

Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve. As a result of the global pandemic, we have modified many of our recruitment and on-boarding processes to maintain everyone’s safety. The Human Resources teams will communicate all necessary safety processes and procedures throughout each stage.

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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.

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