Associate Manager, Manufacturing Filling - Night Shift

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Takeda’s Round Lake site, located in the greater Chicago area, is a key part of our global Plasma Operating Unit. The manufacturing site specializes in the aseptic fill-finish of plasma-derived therapies, including Flexbumin, using our proprietary GALAXY manufacturing technology. With high-capacity filling lines operating around the clock, the site plays a vital role in delivering life‑saving treatments to patients worldwide. Since its launch in 1983, Round Lake has continuously evolved through innovation, investment, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.

As a Manufacturing Associate Manager, you will implement and supervise daily manufacturing activities to deliver production commitments on time—while maintaining strong alignment with cGMP, EHS, and applicable regulatory requirements. You will oversee operations within your scope including aseptic filling, initial inspection, pasteurization, and unloading, drive progress against site priorities, and role‑model Takeda values and PTRB decision‑making (Patient, Trust, Reputation, Business) through visible, values‑based leadership.

• Deliver daily manufacturing performance to meet production targets, deadlines, and commitment dates across your operational scope.

• Plan and allocate resources across Filling, Inspection, Pasteurization, and Unloading to maintain flow; manage production activities within the Inspection area to ensure manufacturing goals are met.

• Lead escalations and issue resolution by coordinating timely actions with support groups to minimize delays and protect the production schedule.

• Maintain compliance and inspection readiness by implementing and sustaining systems aligned with cGMP, EHS, FDA, and site requirements, and ensuring full adherence to established procedures for high‑quality therapeutic product manufacturing.

• Champion continuous improvement by applying DMAIC and Lean/Six Sigma problem‑solving tools to improve safety, quality, yield, and throughput, and leading initiatives that elevate site capabilities.

• Build team capability and performance through coaching/mentoring, equitable people leadership, and development practices such as Quality Conversations.

• Ensure training completion by assigning and verifying on‑time training for the shift team (including cGMP, safety, and job skills).

• Drive disciplined execution by ensuring projects, action items, and deliverables are completed by their commitment dates.

• Own shift communication by being present at shift handovers and ensuring effective transition to the incoming shift.

• Lead tiered accountability routines by chairing Tier 1 meetings for the area and serving as backup for Tier 2 when needed.

• Support investigations and timelines by participating in QA and EHS incident investigations and ensuring teams meet investigation timelines and commitments.

• Represent the department in meetings, audits, and projects; lead and coordinate facilities GEMBA with partners (Facilities Engineering, QA, Maintenance, etc.) to maintain high standards.

• Support staffing by hiring manufacturing employees and participating in interviews for supporting functions as needed.

• Provide leadership coverage by partnering with managers and associate directors, adjusting schedules to provide backup support; may serve as a delegate for areas such as Final Inspection and Packaging.

• Lead larger‑scope operational projects when assigned, including shutdown/startup and implementation of new facilities or processes.

Education & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent.

• 5+ years of relevant experience; some leadership experience preferred.

Capabilities and qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple activities through others, with…