Manufacturing Technician II

About the role:

As a Manufacturing Technician II, you will implement all processes in production while strictly following cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any applicable related regulations. You will have technical and administrative competence to organize and lead production activities. You willparticipatein both departmental projects and any quality working teams which may be applicable. Responsibilities include assisting with the movement ofFlexbuminbetween thedifferent stagesof inspection to packaging within the value stream. In this role, you may act as linelead, andwill ensure the lineoperatessmoothly and keeps up with daily goals. In addition, you will document your process activities on routers or in the electronic batch management system (EBM). You will report to the Supervisor, Manufacturing.The role supports Takeda's mission by ensuring efficient and high-quality production processes.

How you will contribute:

• Maintain a safeand qualityworking environment
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Teams.
• Support manufacturing operations.
• Lead Manufacturing Technicians I in daily tasks.
• Operate general production equipment (such as Downstream Automated Packaging {DAP} lines, forklifts, and hoists).
• Move pallets to different rooms within the value stream.
• Communicate and work cross-functionally with other departments.
• Receive and distribute supplies into the production area.
• Follow cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines, and any other regulations.
• Complete relevant paperworkand electronic system prompts/tasks,following GDP/GMP guidelines.
• Perform daily cleaning of the production area to maintain in GMP fashion.
• Train new and existing employees/contractors on procedures.
• Communicate issues related to safety, quality, compliance and equipment to the manufacturing lead operator and supervisor.
• May perform other duties as assigned to enable team success and contribute toward professional development.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and follow detailed written and oral instructions in English.
• Understanding of cGMP regulations in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• A self-starter with a positive attitude and good time management skills.
• Ability toremain professional at all times.
• Meet the deadlines of individual production tasks during shift.
• Follow the company’s safety and quality guidelines.
• High school diploma or GED 2+ yearsof experienceor AA or higher and 1+ years ofrelated workexperience.

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. In this role, you may:

• In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions of the facility.
• Must be able to carry up to30lbs,lift upto30lbs, push/pull up to30lbs (with assistance of material handling equipment).
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for an extended period over a12-hourshift between rooms and across the site.
• May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
• Repetitive motions with hands, wrists, turning head, bending at knees and waist.
• Must be able to walk within and between quality rooms and packaging rooms, as well as throughout the entire plant.
• 20/20 near and distance vision (Applies to roles performing visual inspection only) with or without glasses and/or contacts.
• May not be colorblind (Applies to roles performing visual inspection only).
• Indoor working conditions.
• Will work around moving equipment and machinery.
• May be required to work in controlled environments requiring special safety gear or gowning; will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body. No make-up, jewelry, nail polish, or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
• May be required to work in confined spaces/areas.
• Work in a cold, wet environment.
• Some Clean Room and/or cool/hot storage conditions. (Applies to Filling Department only)
• May be exposed to and must not be allergic to cephalosporin. (Appliesonly to product touch roles)
• May work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers, and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
• Must be able to work on multiple shifts, including weekends, to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.
• Must be able to work non-traditional work hours, including weekendsand holidays, as needed.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift (5:00am – 5:30pm or 5:00pm – 5:30am), in a 2-2-3 rotation.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area.
• Requires flexibility to work during off shift hours and/or conduct activities in support of different shifts as needed.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will 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.