Senior Manager, Manufacturing Excellence & Systems

Takeda

1d • Onsite

About The Position

About the role Round Lake is a large volume pharmaceutical manufacturing facility responsible for filling life‑saving plasma‑derived therapeutics. Site operations include aseptic filling, inspection, labeling, and packaging. This key leader is responsible for the oversight of the Manufacturing Operations Team. This team supports day‑to-day operations, site projects, and continuous improvement initiatives, and owns deviation investigations. The incumbent must enforce company rules and regulations and promote Takeda values. This individual is expected to coach and mentor employees to drive performance and must be able to prepare and present technical reports and trends. The role embeds plant culture, including Quality and Safety culture, and decision‑making based on Patient, Trust, Reputation, and Business. How you will contribute Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance gaps are appropriately addressed and GMP regulations are followed Ensure a safe work environment while continuously improving EHS within the department Ensure projects and improvements are implemented within stated goals and timelines Create and develop management tools and mechanisms for monitoring projects and key metrics Review and provide input on team deliverables for project completion Guide the Manufacturing Investigation Manager and team, providing technical support throughout all phases of investigations as needed Lead the team in defining program strategies, developing goals, assigning project tasks, and ensuring all goals are met Provide performance coaching and feedback to team members Drive continuous improvement and right‑first‑time execution; champion a continuous improvement culture and lead implementation of tools such as Leader Standard Work, 5S, DMAIC, and others Develop innovative solutions to complex manufacturing problems Support the professional development and growth of team members Drive performance by fostering a positive and equitable work environment that emphasizes respect, responsiveness, and results Represent the company during regulatory inspections and provide information to auditors that demonstrates compliance with cGMPs Perform other duties as assigned What you bring to Takeda Bachelor’s degree, preferably in science, engineering, or a related technical field, with 7+ years of related experience including 2+ years in a management role Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at all levels Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing setting and appropriately prioritize responsibilities for self and direct reports Advanced knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in complex manufacturing environments and the ability to mentor others; strong understanding of global cGMPs and applicable regulatory guidelines Ability to manage tasks with a high level of precision and advise others on maintaining attention to detail Strong team leadership skills with the ability to improve processes and coach team members Well‑developed problem‑solving, project management, organizational, and administrative skills Expertise in implementing continuous improvement strategies, including Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC Ability to apply lean manufacturing principles in complex situations and coach others to improve efficiency Experience leading quality initiatives in challenging manufacturing environments and driving strategic improvements Effective communication skills across all organizational levels, with the ability to anticipate and address communication needs Strong technical writing skills with the ability to guide others in improving documentation quality Experience conducting audits in complex environments and recommending improvements Ability to analyze and optimize manufacturing workflows and provide guidance on effective management practices Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 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 product quality is not compromised. In this role, you: Perform a combination of sedentary work and active observation throughout the facility Work in controlled environments requiring special gowning and protective clothing for head, face, hands, feet, and body May not wear makeup, jewelry, nail polish, or artificial fingernails in manufacturing areas May work in cold and/or wet environments May work in clean room and cool or hot storage conditions Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends, to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation Must be able to work non‑traditional hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed Must be able to work overtime as required What Takeda can offer you: Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions Family Planning Support Flexible Work Paths Tuition reimbursement 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. Empowering our people to shine: 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. #GMSGQ #LI-FM1 #RL2026 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 - IL - Round Lake Innovation Park U.S. Base Salary Range: $137,000.00 - $215,270.00 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 - IL - Round Lake Innovation Park Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer. For applicants of U.S and Puerto Rico positions: Click here to learn about our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). If you are limited in the ability to use our job application tool, or otherwise require a reasonable accommodation for a disability please click here.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in science, engineering, or a related technical field, with 7+ years of related experience including 2+ years in a management role
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at all levels
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing setting and appropriately prioritize responsibilities for self and direct reports
• Advanced knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in complex manufacturing environments and the ability to mentor others; strong understanding of global cGMPs and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Ability to manage tasks with a high level of precision and advise others on maintaining attention to detail
• Strong team leadership skills with the ability to improve processes and coach team members
• Well‑developed problem‑solving, project management, organizational, and administrative skills
• Expertise in implementing continuous improvement strategies, including Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC
• Ability to apply lean manufacturing principles in complex situations and coach others to improve efficiency
• Experience leading quality initiatives in challenging manufacturing environments and driving strategic improvements
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels, with the ability to anticipate and address communication needs
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to guide others in improving documentation quality
• Experience conducting audits in complex environments and recommending improvements
• Ability to analyze and optimize manufacturing workflows and provide guidance on effective management practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance gaps are appropriately addressed and GMP regulations are followed
• Ensure a safe work environment while continuously improving EHS within the department
• Ensure projects and improvements are implemented within stated goals and timelines
• Create and develop management tools and mechanisms for monitoring projects and key metrics
• Review and provide input on team deliverables for project completion
• Guide the Manufacturing Investigation Manager and team, providing technical support throughout all phases of investigations as needed
• Lead the team in defining program strategies, developing goals, assigning project tasks, and ensuring all goals are met
• Provide performance coaching and feedback to team members
• Drive continuous improvement and right‑first‑time execution; champion a continuous improvement culture and lead implementation of tools such as Leader Standard Work, 5S, DMAIC, and others
• Develop innovative solutions to complex manufacturing problems
• Support the professional development and growth of team members
• Drive performance by fostering a positive and equitable work environment that emphasizes respect, responsiveness, and results
• Represent the company during regulatory inspections and provide information to auditors that demonstrates compliance with cGMPs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Work Paths
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager