Packaging Team Leader - 3rd Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry seeks a Team Leader in Packaging to oversee clinical products through packaging operations. This role demands strong leadership skills, the ability to mentor staff, and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, contributing directly to the company's mission.

Benefits

Annual incentive plan bonus

Healthcare

Dynamic company culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in pharmaceutical packaging or FDA experience.
• Clinical or pharmaceutical packaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 20-25 employees in a clinical pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Measure team performance and set goals for accountability.
• Champion employee education and development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Coaching and mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Management, Engineering or scientific field

Job description

Work Schedule

Third Shift (Nights)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Location:

7554 Schantz Road

Allentown, PA

Shift:

Monday - Friday

11pm - 7am

Division Specific Information

CTD partners with pharmaceutical and biotech customers around the world to ensure the right patients get the right therapies in the right doses at the right time – a concept that we internally accept as “There is a Patient Waiting.” Our outstanding blend of services includes project management, packaging, distribution, transportation management and specialty logistics, ancillary supply management, clinical supply optimization, bio-repository storage and much more. Our more than 3000 employees in over 15 countries work hard every day knowing that what they do matters. sentences)

Discover Impactful Work:

As part of our distributed team, what you do contributes directly to our mission. Our company seeks a Team Leader, Packaging who will own the daily oversight of clinical products processed through primary and secondary packaging operations. This role requires attention to details, the ability to harmonise with all levels of the organization, thee desire to provide hands on coaching and mentoring of staff, communicate both verbally and written, and collaborate with cross-functional groups. They will also demonstrate and promote the company vision of the 4 I’s.

A day in the Life:

• As the Operations Team Leader, you will lead 20-25 employees working on multiple production lines in a clinical pharmaceutical manufacturing/packaging environment. You will apply Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas of responsibility.
• Lead- Measure team, individual, and process performance. Set goals and hold team, individuals, and self-accountable for all actions.
• Develop – Champion your employees’ education and personal development. Provide opportunities for growth and exposure. Train, empower, encourage and grow the workforce.

Keys to Success:

Education

• A four-year, Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Management, Engineering or scientific field.

Experience

• This would include 3+ years of supervisory and pharmaceutical packaging and/or pharmaceutical industry or FDA experience
• Clinical or pharmaceutical packaging experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Stand continuously (95%-100%)
• Walk frequently (50% - 79%)

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Lift and or carry the max of 50 pounds frequently (50%-79%)

Benefits

We offer remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. We offer employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer a dynamic company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!