Warehouse Group Lead
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 Warehouse Group Lead to join our team. This role focuses on managing processes and people to ensure smooth material movement to and from production. You will guide and support team members, resolve issues quickly, and maintain a positive and productive work environment. The position involves proactive planning, resource allocation, and close collaboration with other departments to achieve operational goals while ensuring audit readiness and efficiency across multiple warehouses.
Shift: Monday-Friday 6 PM - 3 AM
Location: Winchester, KY
100% Onsite
The Role
Serve as the primary escalation point for Warehouse Shift Leads and Material Handlers
Monitor material readiness daily and weekly to meet the production plan
Assist the Supervisor with daily allocation of people resources to meet production needs
Coordinate and monitor team member breaks, lunches, and Paid Time Off schedules to ensure coverage
Manage personnel issues such as Paid Time Off, medical leave, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution with the Warehouse Supervisor and Human Resources
Lead material movement to ensure production readiness, including maintaining requirements to drive the dedicated Refer/Box Truck
Conduct mid-year and annual performance reviews for direct reports and reinforce performance expectations throughout the year
Act as a liaison between production and the warehouse
Serve as a safety role model by demonstrating safe work habits, identifying unsafe conditions, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures
Maintain a clean and operational warehouse; perform GEMBA walks and correct issues proactively
Monitor and control warehouse operations under current Good Manufacturing Practice conditions
Assist the Warehouse Supervisor in designating authorized personnel for box truck operations
Resolve operational issues during shifts through communication with Quality, Operations, and Engineering/Maintenance
Ensure clear communication between shifts by monitoring shift handoff meetings
Drive improvements aligned with Catalent Winchester goals and objectives
Serve as a resource for general training issues
Assist the Supervisor with performance metrics for each shift
Complete tasks within JDEdwards to support the Warehouse Supervisor
Perform all Warehouse Shift Lead specific tasks and responsibilities
Other duties as required to support Catalent Pharma Solutions' high performance
The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or General Educational Development required
3+ years of manufacturing experience
Valid driver's license in good standing
Individual may be required to stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, or reach for an extended period of time
Specific vision requirements include reading written documents, labels, and machines
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
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
Why You Should Join Catalent
Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continual improvement and innovation
Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Tuition reimbursement to help you finish your degree or earn a new one
Engaging site-based activities such as NCAA Basketball Brackets, Golf Scrambles, and Annual Onsite Pet Adoption Events
Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion
Environmentally friendly initiatives including Adopt-a-Highway clean-up
Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities
WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness
Exclusive discounts through Perkspot from over 900 merchants
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.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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