Manager, Reliability Engineering, Automation and Capital Projects
About Site
Catalent’s Winchester, KY site is the company’s flagship U.S. manufacturing location for large‑scale oral solid dose forms, operating from a 180,000‑square‑foot facility with fully integrated development and analytical services. The site specializes in complex and controlled‑release oral dose technologies, supporting product development, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing across pharmaceutical and consumer health programs. Winchester has a long commercial manufacturing track record, having launched 100+ products and producing billions of tablets and capsules annually, making it a critical site within Catalent’s oral dose network.
Position Summary
We have an opportunity for a Manager, Reliability Engineering, Automation and Capital Projects to join our team. In this role, you will lead the site reliability engineering and automation team, ensuring equipment reliability, process improvements, and metric development. You will also guide process teams and manage day-to-day activities of process engineers. Additionally, you will lead the Capital Projects Team, maintaining the portfolio of capital and performance improvement projects to support the site’s improvement agenda and capital plan.
Shift: Monday - Friday 8 AM -5 PM
Location: Winchester, KY
100% Onsite
The Role
Work cross-functionally with maintenance, operations, finance, continuous improvement, and quality to drive process and equipment improvements.
Improve and generate equipment reliability metrics to prioritize process improvement projects.
Collaborate with maintenance management to manage and maintain the corrective work order program.
Assist with the strategic capital improvement plan, including the site master plan.
Maintain relationships with key equipment and process vendors to stay current with technological and equipment advances.
Maximize production success by implementing programs to minimize mechanical failure and enhance equipment performance.
Evaluate the performance of direct reports against job requirements and goals.
Promote Operational Excellence, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies across workflows and lead Kaizen Events.
Mentor and lead direct reports in root cause analysis and PR closure.
Maintain focus and priority for process engineers to reduce deviations and close assigned actions promptly.
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements throughout projects.
Ensure direct reports are trained in cGMPs, company policies, and procedures related to their responsibilities.
Address and provide training needs for direct reports, including process-specific training at OEM partners.
Perform other duties as required to support Catalent Pharma Solutions’ high performance.
The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field required.
2+ years of supervisory experience required.
Prior experience managing external vendors.
Experience in project budgeting.
Hands-on experience with process, controls, and equipment engineering.
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques.
Strong leadership skills to organize and motivate multi-disciplined personnel for complex projects.
Ability to apply engineering principles to solve complex technical issues.
Strong project management skills.
Interpersonal skills to foster effective interactions with peers, contractors, and governing agencies.
Strong presentation skills to report on project status against plan and budget.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Individual may be required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Specific vision requirements include reading written documents and frequent use of a computer monitor.
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
Master’s degree in Engineering or Business preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Certified Black Belt preferred.
Experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Professional Project Management preferred.
Why You Should Join Catalent
Positive and fast-paced working environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective from day one of employment.
Tuition Reimbursement to help you complete or earn a new degree.
Engaging site-based activities such as NCAA Basketball Brackets, Golf Scrambles, and Annual Onsite Pet Adoption Events.
Employee Resource Groups promoting Diversity and Inclusion.
Environmentally friendly initiatives, including Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up programs.
Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities.
WellHub program to support physical and mental wellness.
Exclusive discounts through Perkspot from over 900 merchants in various 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.
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