Supervisor, Packaging/Labeling (Weekend Shift)

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

Work Schedule

Weekend 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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

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.

Excellent Benefits Package

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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401K Company Match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discount Program

Recognition Program

Charitable Gift Matching

Company Paid Parental Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Location

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6am - 6:30pm (Fri, Sat, Sun)

Discover Impactful Work:

As a Packaging/Labeling Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll manage a team responsible for ensuring clinical pharmaceutical products are packaged and labeled to the highest standards of quality and compliance. You'll oversee 20–40 employees across multiple production lines while applying Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and demonstrating our core values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. In this role, you'll lead daily manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, develop team capabilities, collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve quality issues, optimize processes, and ensure the timely delivery of pharmaceutical products that support better healthcare outcomes.

A Day in the Life:

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

Keys to Success:

Education

• Advanced Degree with 3+ years of experience, OR Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging or an FDA-regulated industry.
• Combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Preferred fields: Business, Management, Engineering, Scientific discipline, or related field.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Project Management certifications preferred.

Experience

• Experience leading teams of 10+ employees.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing methodologies including line balancing, Takt Time, 5S, SMED, and TPM.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with experience investigating deviations and implementing solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Proficiency with SOP development, production documentation, manufacturing/quality systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to implement process improvements and support operational excellence.
• Sound judgment in a deadline-driven environment.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in varying environmental conditions.
• Visual acuity for quality inspections, including color vision requirements.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Competencies

• Integrity
• Intensity
• Innovation
• Involvement
• People Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer Focus
• Effective Communication

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.