Group Lead, ManufacturingPosition SummaryWe have an opportunity for a Group Lead, Manufacturing to join our team. In this role, you will support the execution of clinical and commercial manufacturing in compliance with GMP standards. You will help drive process optimization, efficiency, and continuous improvement to maximize capacity. This position combines hands-on production with leadership responsibilities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. You will play a key role in guiding the team and supporting the transfer of new projects into GMP production.
Shift: Night shift, 7pm-7m on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule
Location: Harmans, MD - BWI
100% Onsite
The Role- Provide day-to-day leadership and work direction for Manufacturing Associates and Technicians, including indirect supervisory responsibilities.
- Lead Tier 1 operational meetings and drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement metrics.
- Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives, acting as a change agent to enhance manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support rapid issue resolution by troubleshooting process and equipment challenges and partnering with Facilities, Validation, and Engineering teams.
- Ensure personnel are properly trained and compliant with cGMP requirements, manufacturing procedures, documentation practices, and safety standards.
- Complete, review, and revise manufacturing documentation, including Batch
- Production Records (BPRs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and related GMP records.
- Collaborate with Process Development, Manufacturing Sciences & Technology (MS&T), and Production Management to support technology transfers, new product introductions, and manufacturing projects.
- Lead or support deviation investigations, CAPAs, validation activities, facility expansions, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a key manufacturing representative for clients, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders, supporting manufacturing campaigns, project execution, and production readiness.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The CandidateMinimum Requirements- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., biology, biotechnology, engineering) or related life science field with a minimum of 4 years of related experience, OR Associate's degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience, OR High School Diploma with a minimum of 7 years of related experience
- Outstanding knowledge and ability to apply scientific principles to solve operational and routine production tasks
- Demonstrated focus on safe behaviors and ability to recognize unsafe conditions
- Thorough understanding of quality systems in a regulated environment and commitment to right first time (RFT) execution
- Excellent documentation skills including comprehension, review, and establishing Batch Production Records, SOPs, deviation, and summary reports
- Proficient knowledge and ability to apply scientific principles to solve operational and routine production tasks
- Team-oriented and able to build strong working relationships across departments
- Actively pursues learning of required skills, new skills, and new equipment
- Proficient understanding of equipment function and application
- Proficient in MS Office and related PC skills
- Ability to work a set shift with flexibility for overtime when required
- Extended amount of time walking, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling
- Demonstrable 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 & Background- Experience with bacterial fermentation processes in a GMP manufacturing environment, including bioreactor setup and operation, aseptic processing techniques, process monitoring, sampling, troubleshooting, and batch record documentation
PayThe anticipated hourly rate for this position in MD is $43.26 - $52.88 Plus Bonus. The final hourly rate offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Why You Should Join Catalent- Defined career path with annual performance reviews and feedback
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- Opportunities for career growth within an organization dedicated to preserving and improving lives
- Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
- Community engagement and green initiatives
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment
- Tuition reimbursement
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