Catalent
Operations Team Manager (Dosing)
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Operations Team Manager (Dosing)
Operations Team Manager
📍 Location: Swindon (100% onsite) 🕒 Shift Pattern: 2 days, 2 nights (12-hour shifts) – 4 days off
Welcome to Catalent, where we specialise in Zydis® fast-dissolve technology, setting the standard for patient convenience and adherence. Join us as an Operations Team Manager to lead with passion, transforming medicines for millions worldwide.
About the Role
You are a people-focused leader with experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments. We seek dynamic individuals to drive safety, quality, and performance in a regulated environment. You will inspire a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and team development through strong mentorship and coaching.
In this role, you will:
- Lead production in a designated process area, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Deliver safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities
Operations Leadership
- Leadership of an operations shift team to achieve safe and compliant production.
- Ensure smooth execution and full staffing of critical processes.
- Optimise team performance within a dynamic environment.
Health & Safety
- Champion and uphold site Health & Safety standards.
- Conduct investigations and maintain up-to-date risk assessments.
Quality & Compliance
- Drive GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance and maintain an "Always Audit Ready" culture.
- Ensure batch records are completed accurately and on time.
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Continuous Improvement
- Lead deviation investigations (RCA, 5 Whys) and implement preventative actions.
- Reduce waste, enhance process efficiency, and improve equipment reliability.
People Leadership
- Coach and develop a team of up to 15 employees, fostering motivation and progression.
- Manage performance, attendance, and communication to aligned with business goals.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for candidates with:
- Proven experience in leading operational teams within manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or similar regulated environments.
- A problem-solving mindset and ability to lead structured root-cause analyses.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with experience in JD Edwards or Trackwise desirable.
- A positive, energetic approach with strong communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic, fast-moving setting.
- Passion for developing people and driving performance excellence.
Why Join Catalent?
- Competitive Salary reflecting your experience.
- Bonus & Benefits:
- Annual performance bonus.
- Pension scheme (up to 8% matching).
- BUPA private medical insurance.
- Generous holiday entitlement (increases with tenure).
- Access to Reward Gateway (discounts at national retailers).
- Career Development:
- High-quality training programs.
- Global mentoring opportunities through Catalent’s network.
- LinkedIn Learning subscription (access to 10,000+ online courses).
- Health & Wellbeing:
- Employee assistance program.
- On-site canteen facilities.
- Safety-first and "Patient First" culture.
- Participation in charitable activities.
- Support for mental health, inclusivity, and diversity.
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme and Electric Vehicle car scheme.
- Excellent Location: Just 2 minutes from J16 of the M4 with free on-site parking.
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By joining Catalent, you become part of a leader in drug development and delivery. We proudly deliver over 70 billion doses annually, ensuring medicines reach those who need them most.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer: we value diversity and inclusivity, promoting a culture of belonging for everyone.
For accessibility accommodations during the application process, kindly email DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com and state your need (include job title/number/location).
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