Production Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania
Production Specialist jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley, where manufacturing, food and beverage processing, and pharmaceutical production drive consistent demand at every level from entry-line operators to senior production leads. Established employers such as Hershey, Merck, and Carpenter Technology maintain large Pennsylvania operations and hire production specialists across shifts and specialties. The most in-demand specialties include quality control, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and food production operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 Opportunity:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with demonstrated experience selling into the bioproduction market to be a part of our sales team within the Research & Safety Division. This is an outstanding growth opportunity as our Production, Products & Services portfolio scales within the Research & Safety Division. The Production Specialist will have a pivotal role in growing our customer base and share of wallet within the BioPharma production areas of new and existing accounts. You will use your demonstrated sales expertise to build and implement successful strategies that drive growth in high potential accounts.
Job Responsibilities:
- Achieve sales quotas and company goals
- Partners effectively on daily selling activities with Industry Directors, Regional Sales Managers, and Sales Representatives at target accounts.
- Proactively identify and close new business opportunities at existing and new accounts.
- Coordinate cross-functionally across portfolio management, handled services, customer service, internal and external suppliers, and supply chain to deliver innovative solutions that meet outstanding customer needs
- Develop, champion and sustain strong strategic connections with customer team members and decision makers within procurement, operations, production and scientific functions.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities and historical purchasing behaviors to identify significant opportunities in spend which can be converted into sales targets.
- Active and regular in person customer engagement, with a minimum of three days per week in the field
- Conduct regular discussions with manager regarding sales territory activity and opportunity pipeline
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 8 years experience in sales or business development
- Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Strong understanding of the production products and services industry
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- Successfully thrives in a fast-paced and driven environment
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in the sciences. An MBA is helpful.
Compensation and Benefits
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
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob 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.
About the Opportunity:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with demonstrated experience selling into the bioproduction market to be a part of our sales team within the Research & Safety Division. This is an outstanding growth opportunity as our Production, Products & Services portfolio scales within the Research & Safety Division. The Production Specialist will have a pivotal role in growing our customer base and share of wallet within the BioPharma production areas of new and existing accounts. You will use your demonstrated sales expertise to build and implement successful strategies that drive growth in high potential accounts.
Job Responsibilities:
- Achieve sales quotas and company goals
- Partners effectively on daily selling activities with Industry Directors, Regional Sales Managers, and Sales Representatives at target accounts.
- Proactively identify and close new business opportunities at existing and new accounts.
- Coordinate cross-functionally across portfolio management, handled services, customer service, internal and external suppliers, and supply chain to deliver innovative solutions that meet outstanding customer needs
- Develop, champion and sustain strong strategic connections with customer team members and decision makers within procurement, operations, production and scientific functions.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities and historical purchasing behaviors to identify significant opportunities in spend which can be converted into sales targets.
- Active and regular in person customer engagement, with a minimum of three days per week in the field
- Conduct regular discussions with manager regarding sales territory activity and opportunity pipeline
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 8 years experience in sales or business development
- Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Strong understanding of the production products and services industry
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- Successfully thrives in a fast-paced and driven environment
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in the sciences. An MBA is helpful.
Compensation and Benefits
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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The qualifications that appear most often in production specialist jobs across Pennsylvania.
- High school diploma or GED with relevant production or manufacturing floor experience
- Demonstrated experience operating and monitoring production equipment in a regulated environment
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and standard operating procedures
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, production schedules, and quality documentation
- Experience with quality control inspections, defect identification, and basic corrective actions
- Forklift certification or experience with material handling equipment preferred for warehouse-adjacent roles
Production Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production specialist in Pennsylvania?
Most production specialist roles in Pennsylvania require a high school diploma or GED plus hands-on manufacturing or production experience, and no state-issued license is required for the role itself. Employers in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and food processing often prioritize candidates with GMP training or an OSHA safety certificate. Community colleges across Pennsylvania, including those in the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas, offer manufacturing technology and industrial operations programs that build directly relevant skills.
Which companies hire production specialists in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania production specialist roles are posted by BNY, Devereux, and Penn State University and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's strong pharmaceutical corridor along Route 202 and its long-established food and beverage manufacturing base mean large, durable employers continue to post regularly throughout the year.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most production specialist jobs?
Pittsburgh, Devon, and Exton are the Pennsylvania cities with the most production specialist openings. Philadelphia anchors demand through its pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing corridor, Pittsburgh draws openings from metals, specialty chemicals, and consumer goods producers, and the Lehigh Valley's dense concentration of food processing and distribution facilities generates consistent postings in and around Allentown and Bethlehem.
Are there remote production specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Production specialist work is largely hands-on and tied to a physical facility, so most roles require on-site presence. About 50% of production specialist openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those are almost always in documentation, scheduling coordination, or quality systems support rather than direct production floor work.
How can I get hired as a production specialist in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to production associate or line operator roles, which large Pennsylvania employers use as feeder positions. Companies such as Hershey and Campbell Soup Company regularly hire entry-level production workers at their Pennsylvania plants and provide on-the-job training. Completing an OSHA ten-hour safety course and earning a forklift certification before applying makes a candidate stand out. Pennsylvania CareerLink offices throughout the state can also connect candidates with pre-apprenticeship and workforce training programs aligned to local manufacturers.
Where can I find and apply to production specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to production specialist jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings throughout the state. Search the listings, identify the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match your experience.
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