Operations and Maintenance Lead

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Job Description

About the Role :

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and executing daily maintenance activities at the LA Site while ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines, and all applicable regulations. This role supports the site's strategic objectives by, fostering a safe and inclusive work environment, and promoting Takeda's values.

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will coach and mentor team members to enhance performance, enforce company policies consistently and fairly, and maintain the site in a constant state of audit readiness. You will also be responsible for preparing and presenting technical reports, analyzing trends, and managing priorities in a manufacturing setting.

How you will Contribute :

Supervise, lead, and coordinate maintenance crews during assigned shift.

Oversee facility maintenance throughout the LA site; respond, remediate, and report as needed.

Facilitate and verify training for all employees on the shift (cGMP, job skills, safety, etc.).

Ensure completion of projects and deliverables (e.g., corrective actions, exception reports, meeting follow-ups).

Promote a positive, respectful, and equitable work environment while driving performance through talent management practices.

Assure work orders, calibrations, and preventive maintenance are completed efficiently and accurately in JDE.

Allocate resources effectively to address emergency and urgent work orders.

Coordinate and oversee contractors, ensuring compliance with site standards and requirements.

Monitor and maintain equipment, reporting and recording deficiencies in JDE.

Analyze, propose, and implement long-term solutions for recurring issues.

Ensure the facility and equipment remain cGMP compliant and audit-ready.

Perform hazardous waste disposal in accordance with regulations.

What you bring to Takeda :

High School Diploma or GED with 6+ years of related experience OR

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related technical field with 3+ years of related experience

Leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Experience in manufacturing engineering (3+ years preferred)

Experience in a manufacturing environment (5+ years preferred)

FDA / cGMP experience preferred

Ability to foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Strong problem-solving, organizational, and administrative skills

Ability to manage priorities and balance responsibilities of self and direct reports

Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting scientific and statistical data

Knowledge of cGMPs and regulatory guidelines for the pharmaceutical / medical industry

Experience with the operation and control of manufacturing equipment and processes

Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office applications

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 :

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.

Shift Requirements and Associated Compensation :

Weekend Nights

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - 12hrs

Shift Start : 10PM Thursday

Shift End : 10AM Sunday

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 - CA - Los Angeles

U.S. Base Salary Range :

$86,500.00 - $135,960.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary 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 base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based e mployee s may be eligible for s hort - t erm and / or l ong- t erm incentive s . 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 - CA - Los AngelesUSA - CA - Van Nuys

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular