Supervisor Packaging and Labeling 2nd Shift
- Location
- Allentown, PA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 7 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
- Regulatory requirements knowledge
- Lean Manufacturing techniques (line balancing, Takt Time, 5S, SMED, TPM)
- Team management (10+ employees)
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- SOP creation and maintenance
- Manufacturing/quality systems
- Microsoft Office applications
Also useful
- Six Sigma certification
- Lean Manufacturing certification
- Project Management certification
About the role
- Work Schedule
- Second Shift (Afternoons)
- Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
About the role
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.
About the role
As a Packaging/Labeling Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll manage a team responsible for ensuring clinical pharmaceutical products are packaged and labeled with the highest standards of quality and compliance. You'll oversee 20-40 employees across multiple production lines, applying Good Manufacturing Principles while demonstrating our core values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
This role combines technical expertise with people leadership, as you'll be responsible for daily operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and developing your team's capabilities. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, optimize processes, and ensure timely delivery of critical pharmaceutical products that support healthcare outcomes.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
- Experience managing teams of 10+ employees
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques including line balancing, Takt Time, 5S, SMED, TPM
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for coaching teams and interfacing with stakeholders
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities for investigating deviations and implementing solutions
- 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, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in various environmental conditions
- Visual acuity to perform quality inspections and color vision requirements
- Must be available to work various shifts including nights, weekends, or holidays as needed
- Experience using manufacturing/quality systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to implement process improvement initiatives and support operational excellence
- Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities in a deadline-driven environment
Education
- Advanced Degree preferred plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree preferred plus 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging or FDA-regulated industry
- Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Management, Engineering, Scientific field, or related discipline
- Additional certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Project Management preferred
From Thermofisher's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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This Supervisor Packaging and Labeling 2nd Shift position at Thermofisher is located in Allentown, PA (On-site). Always check Thermofisher's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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For the Supervisor Packaging and Labeling 2nd Shift role, Thermofisher highlights 5+ years of relevant experience; a bachelor's degree; experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, Regulatory requirements knowledge, Lean Manufacturing techniques (line balancing, Takt Time, 5S, SMED, TPM), Team management (10+ employees), Communication and interpersonal skills. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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