Packaging Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Allentown, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Packaging/Labeling Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Allentown, Pennsylvania site, you will manage a team responsible for packaging and labeling clinical pharmaceutical products in accordance with quality and compliance standards. You will oversee 20–40 employees across multiple production lines, apply Good Manufacturing Practices, and demonstrate the company’s values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. The role combines technical expertise and people leadership, with responsibility for daily operations, continuous improvement, and developing team capabilities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, optimize processes, and support timely delivery of pharmaceutical products. The position is within the Clinical Trials Division, which provides services including project management, packaging, distribution, transportation management, specialty logistics, ancillary supply management, clinical supply optimization, and bio-repository storage. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; staying after the shift for transition may be required. Work may involve GMP and safety standards, cleanroom restrictions, cold rooms or freezers, and personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging or an FDA-regulated industry without a degree; alternatively, an advanced degree plus 2 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience.
Experience using manufacturing and quality systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience managing teams of 10 or more employees.
Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for coaching teams and interfacing with stakeholders.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities for investigating deviations and implementing solutions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Proficiency in creating and maintaining SOPs and production documentation.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Visual acuity for quality inspections and color vision requirements.
Availability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.
Ability to implement process improvement initiatives and support operational excellence.
Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred; advanced degree is a plus.
Degree in business, management, engineering, a scientific field, or a related discipline preferred.
Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Project Management preferred.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques, including line balancing, Takt Time, 5S, SMED, and TPM.

Responsibilities

Manage a team responsible for packaging and labeling clinical pharmaceutical products.
Oversee 20–40 employees across multiple production lines.
Manage daily operations and maintain quality and compliance standards.
Apply Good Manufacturing Practices and pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support operational excellence.
Develop team capabilities through coaching and leadership.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
Optimize processes and support timely delivery of pharmaceutical products.
Create and maintain SOPs and production documentation.
Investigate deviations and implement solutions.
Maintain quality and safety standards while managing multiple priorities.