Manufacturing Supervisor, Drug Product
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Plainville, MA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $83k–$124k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor manufacturing role at Thermo Fisher Scientific (pharma & life sciences) in Plainville, MA. Coordinate production schedules, oversee manufacturing processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, FDA / GMP
- Base pay
- $83k–$124k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $77k–$103k. This one lists $83k–$124k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 16 production supervisor openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 37 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- About 21% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $72k–$99k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 55%
- ✓ Team leadership 45%
- ✓ Lean 29%
- CNC 29%
- Machining 26%
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This plant: Thermo Fisher Scientific in Plainville
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Full description from Thermo Fisher ScientificAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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.
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
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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.