Manufacturing Technician III

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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 both departmental projects and any quality working teams which may be applicable. Under the general direction of the lead technician and the direction of 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 even assist during the transfer of new technologies into manufacturing. You will have technical and administrative competence to organize and lead production activities, including demonstrating leadership in state‑of‑the‑art cGMP compliance, and environmental health and safety skills.

The role ensures the efficient and effective production of high‑quality products, contributing to Takeda’s mission of bringing better health to people and a brighter future to the world.

• 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 are adhering to proper ergonomic techniques
• Support all local manufacturing operations.
• Operate general production equipment (such as Filling, Inspection, & Packaging equipment)
• Complete relevant paperwork and electronic system prompts/tasks, 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 in addition to setting up next shift for success
• Assemble and operate manufacturing equipment
• Coordinate other groups such as maintenance/metrology to ensure preventative maintenance is done.
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic systems such as (EBM, JDE, etc.)
• 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.

• High school diploma or GED. 4+ years of related work experience or AA degree or higher and 2+ years related work experience.
• 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 be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement.
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.

• 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.
• 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 carry up to 30lbs, lift up to 30lbs, push/pull up to 30lbs (with assistance of material handling equipment).
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for an extended period over an 8-12 hour shift between rooms…