Supervisor, Formulation Manufacturing

ThermoFisher Scientific; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Formulation Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team responsible for producing pharmaceutical products in a cGMP-compliant environment. You will coordinate production schedules, manage 4-6 supervisors and 50+ technicians, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Join a global leader in science who supports career growth, compliance to FDA regulations, and a culture of safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in pharma preferred.
• 5 years leadership experience.
• Experience ensuring cGMP compliance and FDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead production schedules and manage 4–6 supervisors and 50+ technicians.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

cGMP knowledge

FDA requirements

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Engineering/Chemistry or related STEM

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Job Description:

Join our manufacturing team as a Formulation Manufacturing Supervisor, where you'll manage teams in producing pharmaceutical products. You'll maintain operational excellence while ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and FDA regulations. This role combines technical expertise with people leadership to deliver high-quality products that improve healthcare outcomes. You'll coordinate production schedules, oversee manufacturing processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Your leadership will be essential in maintaining quality standards, developing team members, and fostering a culture of safety and innovation.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Leading a manufacturing operation team to deliver on our safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency objectives related to the manufacturing of oral solid dosage pharmaceutical drugs.

Discover Impactful Work:

Patheon, by Thermo Fisher Scientific, is redefining the way pharmaceuticals are made with a simplified, end-to-end supply chain for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies of all sizes. Drug substances and drug products. Development and manufacturing. Small and large molecules. Sterile, oral solid and softgel dosage forms. Patheon offers a comprehensive range of services spanning all phases and scales that is wider and deeper than any other CDMO. Gain instant access to a fully integrated global facilities network. More than 8,000 scientific and professional staff. Over 40 years of experience and innovation!

Hours: Monday - Wednesday 6:00am-6:30pm

A Day in the Life:

• Collaborate with internal and external customers & partners to balance business needs & objectives
• Develop and implement strategies related to forward progression of site strategy and talent development
• Lead all aspects of production schedule while increasing production capacity through de-bottlenecking processes and optimizing systems.
• Manage a team of 4-6 supervisors and 50+ manufacturing technicians while handling day-to-day operations and ensuring departmental commitments and results are achieved to meet company objectives
• Establish departmental and individual expectations; mentor direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to team
• Encourage and implement a culture of compliance regarding Safety, EH&S, Quality standards as required by cGMPs, government agencies, and company standards / policies.
• Support all site audits and inspections.
• Ensure adequate resources are dedicated to correcting important or critical issues via personal involvement, delegated resources, and/or appropriate escalation. This often involves collaborative interaction with other departments.

Keys to Success:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related STEM field

Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience, Pharmaceutical experience is a plus
• 5 years leadership experience
• Progression/expansion of roles with an organization

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA requirements
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Leadership: accountability & execution
• Enable strategic focus by prioritizing work and resources across the team to maximize effect
• Remove barriers to success and enable a work environment where colleagues can be their best self and are motivated to excel
• Analytical Ability; utilize data to define and solve problems

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.