CI Leader
| Posting date: | 31 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 August 2025 |
| Location: | Bathgate, West Lothian |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Catalent |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R924297 |
Summary
Catalent’s Bathgate facility is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to champion operational transformation and embed a culture of excellence across the site. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be the go-to expert for Lean Six Sigma and advanced problem-solving methodologies, leading initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.
With nearly 25 years of experience, our Bathgate location in Scotland, UK is an integral part of Catalent’s European clinical supply services network. This 141,000 sq. ft. facility has a comprehensive range of capabilities to support sponsors’ studies throughout the UK, Europe and beyond, including clinical supply management, FastChain® demand-led supply, clinical-scale commercial packaging, and QP release services.
The Role
As Continuous Improvement Leader, you will:
Identify improvement opportunities by observing operations (GEMBA), analyzing metrics, and gathering customer feedback.
Prioritize and lead Lean Six Sigma projects that drive measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
Facilitate and support cross-functional Operational Excellence initiatives.
Coach and engage teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Guide process owners through the full PDCA lifecycle, ensuring sustainability of improvements.
Design and deliver tailored Lean Six Sigma training across the site.
The Candidate:
Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Science, Engineering, Management).
Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement leadership role.
Experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
Minimum Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (Black Belt preferred).
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in using various computer systems and tools.
Flexibility to work varied hours and support overtime when needed.
A “right first time” mindset with a passion for quality and efficiency.
Experience delivering CI training and coaching across multiple levels.
Why You Should Join Catalent:
Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 7.5% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and the option to trade leave.
Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities.
Excellent Location – Just a few minutes’ drive from J3A of the M8, with free on-site parking.
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.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.
With nearly 25 years of experience, our Bathgate location in Scotland, UK is an integral part of Catalent’s European clinical supply services network. This 141,000 sq. ft. facility has a comprehensive range of capabilities to support sponsors’ studies throughout the UK, Europe and beyond, including clinical supply management, FastChain® demand-led supply, clinical-scale commercial packaging, and QP release services.
The Role
As Continuous Improvement Leader, you will:
Identify improvement opportunities by observing operations (GEMBA), analyzing metrics, and gathering customer feedback.
Prioritize and lead Lean Six Sigma projects that drive measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
Facilitate and support cross-functional Operational Excellence initiatives.
Coach and engage teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Guide process owners through the full PDCA lifecycle, ensuring sustainability of improvements.
Design and deliver tailored Lean Six Sigma training across the site.
The Candidate:
Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Science, Engineering, Management).
Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement leadership role.
Experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
Minimum Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (Black Belt preferred).
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in using various computer systems and tools.
Flexibility to work varied hours and support overtime when needed.
A “right first time” mindset with a passion for quality and efficiency.
Experience delivering CI training and coaching across multiple levels.
Why You Should Join Catalent:
Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 7.5% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and the option to trade leave.
Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities.
Excellent Location – Just a few minutes’ drive from J3A of the M8, with free on-site parking.
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.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
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