Packaging Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Allentown, PA

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Packaging/Labeling Supervisor for its Allentown, Pennsylvania site in the Clinical Trials Division. The supervisor manages a team responsible for packaging and labeling clinical pharmaceutical products while maintaining high standards of quality and regulatory compliance. The role oversees 20–40 employees across multiple production lines and applies Good Manufacturing Practices while demonstrating the company’s core values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. The position combines technical expertise and people leadership. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, leading continuous improvement initiatives, developing team capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and optimize processes, and ensuring timely delivery of pharmaceutical products. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; staying after the shift for transition may be required. The role may also require availability for other shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
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.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Proficiency in creating and maintaining SOPs and production documentation.
Physical capability 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.
Sound judgment and decision-making in a deadline-driven environment.
Advanced degree plus 2 years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience, or 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging or an FDA-regulated industry without a degree.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred; advanced degree is a plus.
Preferred fields of study include business, management, engineering, a scientific field, or a related discipline.
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.
Maintain quality and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements.
Manage daily production operations.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support operational excellence.
Develop team capabilities and coach employees.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and optimize processes.
Ensure timely delivery of pharmaceutical products.
Investigate deviations and implement solutions.
Create and maintain SOPs and production documentation.
Maintain quality and safety standards while managing multiple priorities.