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Manufacturing Supervisor, Drug Product

ThermoFisher Scientific

Plainville, MAJob$83–124K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$83–124K/yr
Location
Plainville, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Formulation Manufacturing Supervisor manages teams producing pharmaceutical products and oversees production schedules and manufacturing processes. The role ensures compliance with cGMP standards and FDA regulations, maintains quality and operational excellence, supports continuous improvement, and develops team members. Candidates need pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing experience, GMP leadership experience, and expertise in aseptic processing and cleanroom operations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

GMP RegulationsFDA RequirementsAseptic ProcessingCleanroom OperationsTeam LeadershipTeam DevelopmentBatch Record ReviewDocumentationProblem SolvingDecision MakingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMicrosoft OfficeManufacturing SystemsProject ManagementOrganizationLeanSix SigmaPriority ManagementOperational ExcellenceQuality ImprovementAseptic TechniquesEnvironmental MonitoringInterpersonal SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationLifting 50 PoundsExtended StandingRotating Shift Availability

Qualifications

Advanced Degree+3 or Bachelor's+5 YrsPharmaceutical or Biotechnology Manufacturing2+ Years Supervisory ExperienceScience, Engineering, Chemistry or Related STEMLegally Authorized to Work in USBackground CheckDrug Screening

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

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, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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.

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing

  • Preferred Fields of Study: Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related STEM field

  • 2+ years of supervisory/leadership experience in a GMP environment

  • Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA requirements

  • Expertise in aseptic processing and cleanroom operations

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams

  • Experience with batch record review and documentation

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

  • Excellence in written and verbal communication skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing systems

  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights/weekends as needed

  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

  • Strong project management and organizational skills

  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities

  • Demonstrated experience in operational excellence and quality improvements

  • Knowledge of aseptic techniques and environmental monitoring

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Other

Relocation assistance is not provided.

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

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

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $83,300.00–$124,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,052 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$83–124K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$79–107K/yr23 salary ranges
  • US median$75–102K/yr453 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $104K, is 9% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($95K) — in the middle half of Manufacturing Supervisor salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 30 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs in Massachusetts and 1,052 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Manufacturing Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (778 postings).
Education
61 of the 1,052 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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