Supervisor Manufacturing

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Job Description

Supervisor Manufacturing

Round Lake, IL

Filling Supervisor B Shift Hours: 5:00 am to 5:30 pm 2-2-3 schedule

About the role:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for implementing and supervising all activities in the production area at Takeda’s Round Lake, Illinois manufacturing facility, to ensure manufacturing goals and project deadlines are met while maintaining compliance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines and any other regulations that could apply; focus is on optimization in the use of raw materials, equipment and employees in producing quality products; may monitor and oversees labor and capital expenditures; may assist in developing budgets; recommends manufacturing policies, procedures and programs. ​

How you will contribute:

• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Experience working in an FDA regulated environment preferred.
• In-depth process knowledge of related manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and statistical data.
• Have strong teamwork and communication skills, both verbally and written, good documentation skills, customer oriented, work safely and effectively under stressful conditions.
• Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports.
• Experienced understanding of cGMPs and other regulatory guidelines applicable to the medical/pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and senior management.
• May be required to supervise multiple groups/shifts.
• Good computer skills. Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel.
• Provides guidance, support, direction, and leadership through positive interactions with all employees during daily operations.
• Supervises the day-to-day production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training and auditing activities – to meet customer requirements including deadlines and quality standards.
• Interviews, hires, coaches, motivates, develops and disciplines staff; conducts annual performance reviews for all team members; assists in setting performance objectives and development plans; monitors progress.
• Reviews, approves, and manages documentation for batch and system records; assists in release of product for distribution; assists in meeting product release time goals.
• Emphasizes training programs designed to enable staff to consistently execute all manufacturing processes with strict compliance to cGMPs and EHS regulations.
• Develops and implements performance measurement and internal auditing programs in order to routinely evaluate operation efficiency and quality; implements changes as needed based on assessments.
• Performs/leads technical reviews, investigations and process improvement projects; provides manufacturing input into integration and validation of new equipment and processes.
• Resolves technical, material and cGMP problems that may impact project deadlines; provides guidance and troubleshooting assistance as needed during a deviation in the process.
• Represents the company during FDA inspections; provides information as necessary to FDA that establishes credibility and demonstrates compliance with cGMPs.
• Performs daily Gemba walks to engage with employees and ensure their following proper safety practices.

What you bring to Takeda:

• High School Diploma or GED plus 4+ years of related experience OR Bachelors' degree in science, engineering or other related technical field and 2+ years of related experience.  Some leadership experience 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:

• Indoor working conditions.
• Will work around moving equipment and machinery.
• May be required to work in controlled environments requiring special safety gear or gowning; will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body. No make-up, jewelry, nail polish, or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
• Will work in a cold, wet environment.
• Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• May be required to work in a confined area.
• Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions
• Must be able to work on multiple shifts, including weekends, to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.
• Must be able to work non-traditional work hours or work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed. 

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. 

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