Manufacturing Technician III

Manufacturing Technician III – Takeda

About the Role:

The Manufacturing Technician III reports to a Manufacturing Supervisor. In this role you will execute all processes in production while strictly following cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations which could apply. You will participate in departmental projects and quality working teams as required. Under the general direction of the lead technician and the supervisor, you will oversee the hands‑on execution of all activities in the production area.

In addition to making routine revisions to documents, you may rewrite complex procedures or initiate new procedures as applicable. You will have enough applied technical knowledge to perform complex troubleshooting tasks and may assist during new technology transfers into manufacturing. Technical and administrative competence to organize and lead production activities, including demonstrating leadership in cGMP compliance and environmental health and safety skills, is required.

This position works 5:00 am – 5:30 pm on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule.

• Manage personal training plan to enhance knowledge, skills, and capabilities
• Troubleshoot process & equipment problems in a timely manner to minimize manufacturing downtime
• Conduct safety Gemba’s and provide coaching daily to ensure technicians adhere to proper ergonomic techniques
• Support all local manufacturing operations
• Operate general production equipment (e.g., filling, inspection, & packaging equipment)
• Complete relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines
• Manually clean all portable equipment and small parts
• Participate on continuous improvement teams
• Receive and distribute supplies into the production area
• Ensure all components necessary for manufacturing are prepped and ready to meet schedule adherence, and set up next shift for success
• Assemble and operate manufacturing equipment
• Coordinate other groups such as maintenance / metrology to ensure preventative maintenance is performed
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic systems such as EBM, JDE, etc.

• High school diploma or GED with 4+ years of related work experience, or an AA degree or higher with 2+ years related work experience
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and follow detailed written and oral instructions in English
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment
• Have a good understanding of cGMP regulations
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical production equipment including autoclave, DP oven, and CIP/SIP
• Proficient in different mathematical disciplines and able to work with both metric and U.S. measurement standards
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures

• Work in a controlled environment requiring specialized gowning and protective clothing for head, face, hands, feet, and body, including additional hearing protection for loud areas
• Must remove all makeup, 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 work a 12‑hour shift (5:00 am – 5:30 pm or 5:00 pm – 5:30 am) in a 2‑2‑3 rotation
• Requires flexibility to work during off‑shift hours and/or support other shifts as needed
• Must be able to work overtime as required
• Must be able to carry up to 30 lbs, lift up to 30 lbs, push/pull up to 30 lbs with material handling equipment assistance
• Must stand and/or walk for an extended period over an 8–12 hour shift between rooms and across the site
• Must walk within and between quality and packaging rooms, and throughout the entire plant
• May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions for certain tasks
• Repetitive motions with hands, wrists, turning head, bending at knees and waist
• 20/20 vision, both near and distance, with or without glasses/contacts (Applies to roles performing visual inspection only)
• Must not…