Senior Director Operations
Core
Strategic leader driving end-to-end site operations, manufacturing excellence, and sustainable growth for Catalent's Softgel SITE in Germany.
Role type
Senior Director, Operations (Manufacturing)
Builds
End-to-end site operations including manufacturing, maintenance, and facilities for pharmaceutical softgel production.
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Industrial operations
Required skills
Manufacturing operations leadership, Lean/Six Sigma, GMP compliance, Asset reliability management, Capital project management, P&L ownership, Team leadership, Regulatory inspection readiness
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering/Chemical/Pharma Sciences, European operations leadership experience, Energy management expertise
Technologies
HVAC systems, Water systems, Boilers, Compressed air systems, Electrical distribution, WFI, Clean steam, Purified water
Responsibilities
Oversee all site operations ensuring reliable delivery and compliance; Develop and execute multi-year maintenance strategies; Manage capital investments and facility upgrades; Lead the operations team and build succession pipelines; Ensure compliance with GMP, EH&S, and regulatory guidelines; Own Operations financial performance and budget management.
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership & hands-on execution
