Supervisor, Packaging/Labeling

Work Schedule

First 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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

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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.

Location: US - Indianapolis, IN - 1223 West Morris Street

Shift schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:15 PM

Day in the Life:

• Apply Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrates and drives the Thermo Fisher values – Integrity, Intensity, Involvement and Innovation (The Four I’s).
• Supervise, motivate, direct and evaluate a team of Packaging Personnel
• Maintain a strong floor presence, spending the majority of time actively engaging with Packaging personnel.
• Serve as a liaison between management and frontline staff, ensuring clear and timely communication across all levels.
• Engage in Daily management, Gemba walks, tier meetings, 5S and Practical Process Improvement on a daily basis.
• Maintains the packaging areas under Good Manufacturing Practices
• Oversee daily packaging operations to ensure schedule adherence while optimizing line setup and processes for improved efficiency.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies, applying strong problem-solving skills to write deviations and complaints.
• Revise and develop SOPs to support quality improvements while ensuring all procedures are followed and personnel are properly trained.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Keys to Success:

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in GMP environment with 2 years supervisory skills.
• Minimum of 3 years of related GMP environment and Packaging experience
• Demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication, conflict resolution, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• 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 overtime 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
• Able to work in varying temperature environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Experience 
• Technical writing skills

 

Excellent Benefits

• Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

OTHER

• 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