Manufacturing Technician III

Takeda • Round Lake, IL

1d • $19 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

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 trouble shooting 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED