Director, Packaging and Manufacturing Operations

Director-level operations leader accountable for clinical packaging and labeling operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific's Allentown site. Role combines strategic planning with day-to-day oversight of manufacturing teams, ensuring cGMP compliance, safety, quality and cost-effective delivery while driving continuous improvement across the department.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging and labeling operations across all shifts with accountability for safety, quality, service and cost performance
• Develop annual and multi-year operational strategies aligned with site and business objectives, including resource and budget plans
• Establish daily management systems, performance reviews and escalation mechanisms to drive visibility and accountability
• Create and maintain a culture of cGMP compliance, data integrity and regulatory adherence; investigate quality deviations and verify corrective actions
• Coach and develop managers while building succession plans and organizational capability for current and future demand

Requirements

• Senior operations leadership experience in regulated manufacturing or pharmaceutical packaging
• Demonstrated expertise in cGMP compliance, quality systems and regulatory requirements
• Track record leading large technical teams across multiple shifts and functions
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, capital planning and performance management
• Proficiency with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
• Experience with primary and secondary packaging operations or equivalent manufacturing domain