Supervisor Packaging and Labeling 2nd Shift

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 20-40 employees across multiple production lines
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements
• Oversee daily operations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop team capabilities through coaching and leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and optimize processes
• Implement Lean Manufacturing techniques (line balancing, Takt Time, 5S, SMED, TPM)
• Create and maintain SOPs and production documentation
• Investigate deviations and implement solutions
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Support operational excellence and process improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Experience managing teams of 10+ employees
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for coaching teams and interfacing with stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing/quality systems
• Physical capability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in fluctuating temperatures
• Visual acuity for quality inspections and color vision requirements
• Must be available to work various shifts including nights, weekends, or holidays as needed

Qualifications

• 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

Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards
• Fluctuating temperatures (hot/cold)
• Required PPE: safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.