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Job Description

About the role:

As the Sr Manufacturing Technician, you will apply your comprehensive technical expertise, gained from a high school diploma and relevant working experience, to solve complex problems. Your proficiency allows you to work independently, often serving as a resource for less experienced colleagues. Errors in this role are impactful, necessitating a thorough approach to your work. You will collaborate within and outside your department, requiring minimal guidance on routine tasks.

How you will contribute:

Assist supervisor in organizing, scheduling and directing other team members.
Main interface with other departments to resolve issues related to equipment, process, compliance, including maintenance, metrology, and validation.
Involved in hands-on execution of manufacturing operations.
Ensure timely and accurate generation of process documentation. Review documentation.
Resolve issues related to equipment, process and compliance. Main troubleshooting/response person.
Investigate any process problems timely and provide documentation.
Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams and may serve in a leadership role.
Train and mentor other team members and monitor training for newer team members.
Assist with process/equipment validation and data analysis
Assign other project work and/or involvement in teams to team members.
Represent the department in cross functional teams as necessary.
May perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring to Takeda:

Requires a high school diploma or GED plus 4+ years of related work experience or associates’ degree or higher and 2+ years related work experience.
Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and in-depth process knowledge of related manufacturing techniques/specialties.
Thorough knowledge of laboratory and pharmaceutical production equipment including but not limited to: autoclaves, process tanks, incubators, analytical equipment and CIP/SIP systems.
Must be able to apply quantitative analysis to analyze process performance.
Incumbent must be proficient in a variety of mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement.
Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills. Good procedural writing skills.
Knowledge of chemical and biological safety procedures.
Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must have demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills and be able to lead a work team effectively and efficiently in a team environment.

Important Considerations

Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs., lift up to 50 lbs., and push/pull > 100 lbs. (with the assistance of material handling equipment).
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time over an entire 8 or 12-hour shift.
Must be able to climb ladders and stairs while wearing special gowning.
May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, 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.
May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area.

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 - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$20.53 - $32.26

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage 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 hourly wage 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 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 - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Time Type Full time

Job Exempt

No