Catalent Pharma Solutions
Operations Team Manager (Dosing)
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Operations Team Manager (Dosing)
Operations Team Manager – 2 Days (2 Nights), 100% Onsite (Swindon)
Our Swindon site specialises in Zydis® fast-dissolve technology, setting the gold standard in patient convenience and adherence. Join us and be part of a passionate team transforming medicines for millions worldwide.
We’re looking for an experienced people-focused leader with expertise in fast-paced manufacturing to oversee our Operations Team Manager role—leading one shift team to deliver safety, quality, and performance in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.
The Role
As Operations Team Manager, you will:
Operations Leadership
✔ Lead the day and night shift operations teams to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality production. ✔ Manage a designated process area, ensuring staffing levels support seamless production. ✔ Deliver operational targets while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Health & Safety Champion
✔ Protect and promote site Health & Safety standards at all times. ✔ Conduct risks assessments and thoroughly investigate incidents. ✔ Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements and site-specific safety protocols.
Quality & Compliance
✔ Champion cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance. ✔ Maintain an "Always Audit Ready" approach—ready for frequent inspections. ✔ Review and ensure timely and accurate completion of batch records.
Continuous Improvement
✔ Investigate deviations (RCA & 5 Whys) and implement preventative actions. ✔ Drive process enhancements to reduce waste and improve productivity. ✔ Support equipment reliability through planned maintenance reviews.
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People Leadership
✔ Coach, develop, and mentor a team of up to 15 employees. ✔ Foster a positive, energised culture aligned with the business goals. ✔ Address attendance, performance challenges, and facilitate smooth communication.
The Candidate
We’re seeking a highly organised, proactive leader with:
- Proven experience leading operational teams in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- A strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to conduct structured root-cause analyses (RCA & 5 Whys).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with bonus experience in JD Edwards/TrackWise.
- A pronounced results-driven approach, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
- Excellent comunication, coaching, and mentoring skills, + the ability to inspire and develop teams for performance excellence.
Why Join Catalent?
✨ Competitive Package – Salary reflecting your expertise plus a performance bonus. ✨ Retirement & Rewards
- Pension scheme (Catalent matches up to 8%).
- Life assurance benefits.
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with tenure.
- Access to Reward Gateway for exclusive discounts nationwide. ✨ Career & Development
- Global mentoring & training programs.
- Subscription to LinkedIn Learning (with over 10,000 courses).
- Opportunities to advance across pharma, biotech, and consumer health sectors. ✨ Health & Wellbeing
- On-site canteen, Cycle to Work Scheme, and Electric Vehicle benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and BUPA private medical insurance.
- Patient-First safety culture, plus Employee Resource Groups to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. ✨ Purposeful Work
- Contribute to **over 70 billion courses of life-saving medicines worldwide.
- Be part of groundbreaking drug development & manufacturing, impacting real lives.
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A Meaningful Role with Impact
Every day, thousands of people worldwide depend on the medicine Catalent produces. Join our global network of over 6,300 inspired colleagues—developing life-enhancing treatments from early development to patient use.
Swindon offers an excellent location just minutes from the M4 (Exit J16), with free on-site parking.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact: DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com.
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