Packaging & Labeling Supervisor — Lead Lean GMP Team

ThermoFisher Scientific; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Discount Program

Recognition Program

Parental Leave

Career Advancement

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Packaging/Labeling Supervisor in Allentown, PA. The role leads 20–40 staff across multiple lines, ensuring GMP-compliant packaging and labeling of clinical pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities include coaching, process improvement, and collaboration with Quality and Operations to deliver on-time products while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Required GMP knowledge and experience in FDA-regulated environments.
• Experience leading 10+ employees in pharmaceutical packaging.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities required.
• Lean and continuous improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of 20–40 packaging and labeling employees across multiple production lines.
• Ensure GMP compliance, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing and CI initiatives.
• Investigate deviations, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with Quality and Operations.
• Support production planning to ensure on-time delivery of clinical products.
• Develop team members through coaching and training.
• Maintain production documentation, SOPs, and records.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

GMP compliance

Quality systems

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Coaching

Microsoft Office

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Packaging/Labeling Supervisor in Allentown, PA. The role leads 20–40 staff across multiple lines, ensuring GMP-compliant packaging and labeling of clinical pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities include coaching, process improvement, and collaboration with Quality and Operations to deliver on-time products while maintaining safety and quality standards.