Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Description About the role:

The Teardown or Fractionation Building 5 Supervisor is responsible for implementing and supervising daily activities in Building 5 to ensure manufacturing goals and project deadlines are met by the commitment date while maintaining compliance with current manufacturing practices (cGMPs), environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines and any other regulations that could apply. They drive results to support plant strategic imperatives, enforce company rules and Takeda values within their shift, coach/mentor employees to drive performance, prepare and present technical reports and trends, and manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.

They must have organizational and administrative skills, set an example for all other Takeda employees, and promote appropriate behavior, compliance, cleanliness, and a culture founded on patient trust, reputation, and business.

Weekend shift:
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Two additional 8-hour shifts during the week

• Responsible for supervising production related activities in Building 5 to ensure manufacturing goals are met.
• Facilitate and verify appropriate training for all employees on the shift (including but not limited to cGMPs, job skills, safety, etc.).
• Ensure assigned projects and deliverables (e.g., corrective actions, exception reports, meeting action items) are completed per the commitment date.
• Identify, lead, and implement initiatives to drive continuous improvement in Building 5.
• 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.
• Drive performance with employees by providing a positive and equitable work environment emphasizing respect, responsiveness, and results, as well as utilizing the talent management process.
• Interface with computerized (automated) manufacturing control system.
• Be present at the shift transition with the outgoing shift supervisor(s) and ensure proper shift transition/communication to the next incoming shift.
• Chair the QIT 0 meeting of their respective area.
• Spend a minimum of 80% of their shift on the manufacturing floor, as feasible.

• High School Diploma or GED plus 6+ years of related experience OR Bachelors' degree in science, engineering or other related technical field and 3+ years of related experience.
• Some leadership experience preferred for Supervisor role
• Must have demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interface well with personnel of all levels.
• Must demonstrate Takeda’s global core competencies; engage others, develop capabilities, self-awareness, lead change, strategic approach, drive for results and collaboration.
• Must have strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Must have demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing setting and prioritize responsibilities of self and direct reports appropriately.
• Must have the ability to analyze and interpret scientific and statistical data.
• Must be able to prepare and present technical reports and trends to management.
• Must have ability to understand cGMPs and other regulatory guidelines applicable to the medical/pharmaceutical industry.
• Must have strong aptitude for operation and controls of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• May be required to supervise multiple groups.

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. In this role, you may:

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body, including hearing protection for loud areas.
• Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
• Work in a cold, wet environment.
• Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 35 lbs.
• In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.
• Facial hair must be removed if required to wear respirator.
• May be required to work or be assigned to a different shift as needed.
• May be required to work in a confined area.
• May be required to work in a Clean Room environment and under cool/hot storage conditions.

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.

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