Maintenance Lead
Position Summary
Typical working hours are 6 PM - 6 AM (2-2-3 schedule).
This position is 100% on-site in Winchester Kentucky.
Catalents Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms with integrated analytical and development services. With 28 years of expertise in product development technology transfers and commercial manufacturing and roots in industry-leading Glatt technology.
The Maintenance Lead reviews and prioritizes work order request from production and other departments. The Maintenance Lead will also be responsible for leading small scale process improvement projects.
The Role
Coordinate the daily shift activities of maintenance mechanics by working cross functionally with all departments to ensure alignment
Will lead and document on-site classroom and hands-on training specific to maintenance and engineering activities.
Will aid in determining process capabilities and bottlenecks implement improvements and develop contingency plans for capacity/productivity increases.
Monitors key equipment performance metrics such as equipment downtime and reject trends.
Will be required to communicate and work with vendors / manufacturers in ordering necessary supplies and equipment as well as collaborating with vendors / manufacturers regarding troubleshooting guidance on machines/equipment.
Monitor and build strong safety culture Identify hazards through Job Safety Analyses and support countermeasure implementation.
Will provide a standardized shift report to the maintenance / engineering group at the conclusion of each shift.
Will be responsible for proper and timely escalation of all challenges faced by their respective team.
Other duties as required in support of Catalent Pharma Solutions high performance
The Candidate
HS Diploma/GED Required. Strongly prefer an Associates Degree in a technical major or vocational certificate in a related field.
3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical food biotechnology or chemical manufacturing environment required.
Ability to troubleshoot simple hardware and software problems.
Familiar with the use and operation of test equipment such as digital voltmeters temperature probes and pneumatic calibrators.
Prior experience with preventative maintenance programs or automated calibration management
programs.
Individual may be required to sit stand walk kneel and squat for an extended period of time. Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and frequent use of computer monitor.
Why You Should Join Catalent
Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
Tuition Reimbursement Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
Generous 401K match
152 hours accrued PTO 8 paid holidays
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7000 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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