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Job Description

About the role:

As the Manufacturing Lead, you will complete 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 overall direction of the supervisor, this position shall manage all activities in the production area. In addition to being accountable and involved in all production processes, you may in other areas. You will be a delegate to the supervisor and may conduct departmental activities in their absence. You will understand the regulations and may make recommendations according to their interpretations. You will manage the successful transfer of new processes/methodologies into the manufacturing area.

How you will contribute:

• Supports all local manufacturing operations.

• Assist supervisor in organizing, scheduling and directing other team members.

• Conduct shift change meeting in lieu of shift supervisor.

• Troubleshoot process problems and respond to process alarms. Main troubleshooting/response person.

• Operate general production equipment for the assigned area.

• Prepare media and buffer solutions.

• Main interface with other departments to resolve issues related to equipment, process, and compliance, including maintenance, metrology, and validation.

• Complete relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines.

• Write, revise and review important documentation.

• Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams and may serve in a leadership role.

• Represent the department in teams.

• Initiate and coordinate other process improvement projects.

• Train other team members.

• Help with process/equipment validation and data analysis.

• Assign other project work and involvement in teams to team members.

• Perform removal of hazardous waste.

• Complete material transfers including non-hazardous, hazardous and flammable chemicals to support manufacturing schedule adherence.

• Maintain a visual replenishment program of materials using lean manufacturing processes.

• Maintain records of materials in inventory and on order.

• Compile inventory records.

• Reconcile discrepancies in inventories.

• Compile information on receipt and transfer of materials.

• Resolve questions and problems and refer only most complex issues to higher levels.

• Contribute to a culture of safety first in compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS). Understand Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) packets.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Typically requires high school diploma or GED plus 6+ years of experience or associates' degree or higher with 4+ years related work experience.

• Will apply quantitative analysis to analyze process performance.

• You must be proficient in multiple mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement.

• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.

• Must have experience with inventory management.

• Experience handling pallet-jacks, pallet trucks, and forklifts.

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:

• May wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.

• Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and 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.

• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.

• Will carry up to 25 lbs., lift up to 50 lbs., and push/pull > 100 lbs. (with the assistance of material handling equipment).

• Will stand for extended periods of time over an entire 8 or 12-hour shift.

• Will climb ladders and stairs while wearing special gowning.

• May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and squatting motions to perform certain tasks.

• May work in a confined area.

• May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area.

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.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$26.92 - $42.31

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time