Director, Engineering

Director, Engineering

Position Summary:

• 100% on-site

Greendale is one of two gummy technology development and manufacturing facilities in North America. The site has the capability to manufacture traditional gelatin gummies as well as 100% plant-based pectin gummies for nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals. With extensive development and manufacturing expertise and a wide range of flavors, shapes, sizes, and colors available, we can work with complex ingredients to help create engaging new products consumers will love.

The Director, Engineering will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all site engineering functions, including maintenance, facilities, utilities, capital projects, packaging engineering, and process engineering. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable, compliant, and efficient operations across manufacturing and packaging through disciplined asset management, engineering excellence, and execution of both minor and major capital projects.

The Director will lead, develop, and coach a multi-disciplinary engineering organization to deliver maximum asset reliability, operational performance, and continuous improvement. Own the Site Master Plan, and capital strategy to align infrastructure, technology, and capacity with current and future business needs. Accountable for ensuring all engineering, maintenance, and facilities activities fully comply with site, corporate, and regulatory requirements, including cGMP, safety, and environmental standards, while supporting audit readiness and inspection success.

The Role:

• Provide direct and indirect leadership to maintenance and facilities teams, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all activities.

• Oversee facilities, utilities, and infrastructure to ensure operational readiness, environmental compliance, regulatory adherence, and long-term facility integrity.

• Lead Process Engineering to improve manufacturing robustness, yield, and throughput through target="_blank">Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

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