Chemical Manufacturing Team Lead

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Job Description

About the role :

The Fractionation Building 5 Supervisor implements and supervises daily activities in Building 5 to ensure manufacturing goals and project deadlines are met by the commitment date while maintaining compliance with the current manufacturing practices (cGMPs), environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines and any other regulations that could apply. You will drive results to support plant strategic objectives. You must enforce company rules and regulations and promote Takeda Values within your shift. You will coach / mentor employees to drive performance. You must be able to prepare and present technical reports and trends. You must have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting and prioritize responsibilities of self and direct reports. You must have organizational and administrative skills. You will set the example for all other employees of Takeda. The direct reports of supervisors observe the behavior of their leadership and interpret that behavior as acceptable. Supervisors must promote the appropriate behavior, compliance, cleanliness, and culture of Takeda.

How you will contribute :

Oversee production related activities in Building 5 to ensure manufacturing goals are met.

Facilitate and verify appropriate training for all employees on the shift (including cGMPs, job skills, safety).

Ensure assigned projects and deliverables (i.e. corrective actions, exception reports, meeting action items) are completed per the commitment date.

Implement systems to maintain compliance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines, FDA, and any other regulations that apply.

Ensure 100% compliance with established department procedures and regulations in producing high quality therapeutic products.

Drive performance with employees by providing a positive and equitable work environment emphasizing respect, responsiveness, and results, as well as, using the talent management process.

Interface with computerized (automated) manufacturing control system.

Be present at the shift transition with the shift supervisor(s) and ensure shift transition / communication to the next incoming shift.

Lead the daily Tier 1 meeting of their respective cell(s).

Spend 80% of their shift in the manufacturing area, as feasible

Will be responsible for driving operational excellence and flawless execution in the areas of cost reduction, discard reduction, annual productivity improvements, inventory turnover, regulatory excellence including exception reduction and internal / external regulatory commitment management, on time delivery and lead time reduction, improving the overall safety of the work environment, leadership development and the ability to create a vibrant continuous improvement culture based on the principles of QLP, Lean Manufacturing, total employee involvement and DMAIC problem solving.

Act as fill in department Manager / Associate Director in their absence

Lead / participate in site level EHS / engineering / quality / continuous improvement initiatives

What you bring to Takeda :

B.S. degree preferably in a technical Science or Engineering discipline with 5 years related manufacturing experience.

2 years leadership experience required.

Experience in all aspects of manufacturing process preferred.

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.

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 employees may be eligible for short-term and / or long-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 - CA - Los Angeles