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Associate Manager, Manufacturing - Inspection (Nights)

Employer
Takeda
Location
Round Lake Beach, Illinois
Start date
Nov 4, 2024
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Job Description

About the role:

Associate Manager, Manufacturing implements and oversees daily activities to ensure manufacturing goals and project deadlines are met by the commitment date while maintaining compliance with the current manufacturing practices (cGMPs), environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines and any other regulations that could apply. The Associate Manager will improve results to support plant strategic goals. You must enforce company rules, policies and regulations, and promote Takeda values within their team. The Associate Manager will mentor employees to increase performance and behaviors aligned with Takeda's values. It is expected that the Associate Manager set the example for all employees of Takeda. You will promote the appropriate behavior, compliance, and culture of Takeda, including decision-making bases on patient, reputation, and then business (PTRB).

How you will contribute:

  • Work with department Managers and Associate Directors and adjust schedule according to fill in for them.
  • May be delegate for other areas such as Initial Inspection and Packaging.
  • Ensure resources are allocated throughout Inspection & Packaging to allow flow in value chain to exceed production targets.
  • Manage production activities throughout Inspection department to ensure manufacturing goals are met.
  • Lead escalations by coordinating actions with support groups to follow production schedule, minimize delay, and meet production targets.
  • May be assigned leadership roles for larger scope operational projects, such as shutdown and startup and new facilities or processes.
  • Champion DMAIC tools for issues that may affect safety, quality, yield, or production.
  • Facilitate and verify appropriate training is assigned and completed on time for all employees on the shift (including cGMPs, job skills, safety, etc.).
  • Ensure assigned projects, action items, and deliverables are completed per the commitment date.
  • Identify, lead, and implement programs to improve site capabilities.
  • Implement systems to maintain compliance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines, FDA, and any other regulations that apply.
  • Ensure 100% compliance with established department procedures and regulations in producing high quality therapeutic products.
  • Improve performance with employees by providing a positive and equitable work environment emphasizing respect, responsiveness, and results, as well as, using the talent management process.
  • Be present at the shift transition with the shift supervisor(s) and ensure shift transition/communication to the next incoming shift.
  • Chair Tier 1 meeting of their respective area; may be a backup to chair Tier 2 meetings.
  • Hire new manufacturing employees (supervisors and technicians) and participate in interviews for supporting department candidates.
  • Participate in project meetings, EHS and QA incident investigations.
  • Lead and coordinate facilities GEMBA with supervisors and supporting groups (i.e. Facilities Engineering, QA, Maintenance) to ensure Manufacturing and Supporting areas are at the highest standards and are inspection ready.
  • Represent department and providing leadership in meetings, audits and projects.
  • Ensure supervisors and employees comply with the QA and EHS investigation timelines.
  • Develop staff and oneself through Quality Conversations and development processes.
  • Partner with support groups (EHS, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance) to improve safety, quality to meet department goals.
  • Must be familiar with all areas within Manufacturing (Inspection & Packaging).
  • Analyze statistical information including financial reports.
  • Understand and resolve technical problems and interface with engineering/technical experts to resolve issues promptly.
  • Perform investigations and communicate through well written documentation.
  • Knowledge of world-class manufacturing methods (Lean, Six Sigma), Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Drug and Administration regulations.
  • Will work and facilitate a team-oriented environment.
  • May supervisor multiple groups and shifts.
  • Manager of self and production staff that may include manufacturing supervisors and operators.

What you bring to Takeda:

  • Bachelors' degree in science, engineering or other related technical field and 5+ years of related experience.
  • Leadership experience.

Important Considerations

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. You may:

  • In general, your work will be a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 35 lbs.
  • May work in a confined area.
  • Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.
  • May work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
  • Will need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
  • May work in a cold, hot or wet environment.
  • May work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
  • Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends.
  • Non-Exempt Roles only: Will work overtime.
  • 5% travel.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and the best patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company to inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery

U.S. Base Salary Range:

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

LocationsUSA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

Yes

Company

For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation. Today, our organization spans the globe—colleagues across business units and functions face challenges head-on to deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

As a values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, we focus our R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Genetics and Hematology, Neuroscience, and Gastroenterology (GI). We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. In addition to our R&D efforts, we’re laser-focused on harnessing the power of data, digital, and technology to improve health outcomes for patients across the globe.

 

Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity. We're proud of our employees and their commitment to improving the quality of life for patients, and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries and regions. With each new breakthrough comes opportunities to develop your career, hone new skills, and create a brighter future

For more information, visit https://jobs.takeda.com/

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02421
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