Production Supervisor
catalent · Strathroy-Adair, Canada · On-site
Pay: CAD 65,000 – 80,000 a year
Posted Oct 7, 2026
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About Site
The newly launched manufacturing facility on Adair Blvd marks a pivotal expansion of Catalent’s Zydis® technology, a globally renowned, fast-dissolve oral dosage form that has transformed the lives of millions of patients worldwide. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team at the forefront of pharmaceutical manufacturing. At Adair, you’ll play a vital role in the startup of a site built for innovation and excellence, from installation and qualification to regulatory approval and commercial manufacturing.
Position Summary
We have an opportunity for a Production Supervisor to join our team reporting directly to the Site Director. This role plays a key part in ensuring the safe and efficient production of high-quality pharmaceutical products while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards. You will lead and empower your team to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement. This position offers the chance to contribute to a growing facility dedicated to innovation and quality.
Shift: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM; Transition to 12-hour shifts in the future Location: Adair, ON 100% Onsite
The Role
Meet daily production objectives and manage each shift to ensure production efficiency, optimizing the use of resources, labor, equipment, and materials.
Supervise a team of hourly employees with a strong focus on engagement and performance.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, efficiency, uptime, cost, and Quality Control objectives, as well as adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Assist in troubleshooting and investigations to address off-standard results.
Maintain safety, health, and environmental procedures, identifying and correcting potential issues while driving continuous improvement through Risk Assessment strategies.
Schedule manpower, machinery, and materials to meet or exceed budget requirements, resolving work problems and recommending productivity and quality improvements.
Work extended hours or weekends as needed to meet deadlines or address operational issues.
Perform other duties as required.
The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma, GED/CAEC and/or educational credential assessment (ECA) is required.
Minimum 3+ years of experience leading and supervising a team in a manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage a diverse workforce and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Must be clean shaven to wear a respirator, as required by Health & Safety standards.
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.
Currently, Catalent participates in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) on a limited basis.
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