Manufacturing Supervisor

Company: Takeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

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Every day, employees working in Takeda’s Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain, and Global Quality business unit are shaping the future of healthcare. They are breaking down barriers and ensuring our life-changing medicines are available, accessible, and affordable to patients. Life-changing for you. Life-changing for patients.

Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain, and Global Quality is the backbone of Takeda, and our employees are the guardians for our patients, our products, and our reputation. As a member of our team, we can offer you the opportunity to grow in a meaningful career, develop your skills, and come to work every day knowing that what you do makes a genuine difference.

Success What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

This position reports to Weekend Swing (D) shift. This shift schedule is Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, plus a third day during the week. This shift requires working on all company designated holidays.

Summary:

The Teardown or Fractionation Building 5 Supervisor is responsible for implementing and supervising 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. He/she is expected to drive results to support plant strategic imperatives. He/she must enforce company rules and regulations and promote Takeda values within his/her shift. He/she is expected to coach/mentor employees to drive performance. He/she must be able to prepare and present technical reports and trends. He/she must have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting and prioritize responsibilities of self and direct reports appropriately. He/she must have organizational and administrative skills. He/she is expected to set the example for all other employees at 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, including decision making bases on patient, trust, reputation, then business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for supervising production related activities in Building 5 to ensure manufacturing goals are met

Facilitate and verify appropriate training for all employees on the shift (including but not limited to cGMPs, job skills, safety, etc.)

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

Identify, lead, and implement initiatives to drive continuous improvement in Building 5

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, utilizing the talent management process

Interface with computerized (automated) manufacturing control system

Be present at the shift transition with the outgoing shift supervisor(s) as well as ensure proper shift transition/ communication to the next incoming shift

Chair the QIT 0 meeting of their respective area

Spend a minimum of 80% of their shift on the manufacturing floor, as feasible

Qualifications:

Must have demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interface well with personnel of all levels

Must demonstrate Takeda's global core competencies; engage others, develop capabilities, self-awareness, lead change, strategic approach, drive for results and collaboration

Must be able to work and facilitate a team-oriented environment

Demonstrated track record of strong performance

Must poss problem-solving skills

Must have organizational and administrative skills

Must have strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

Must have demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing setting and prioritize responsibilities of self and direct reports appropriately

Must have the ability to analyze and interpret scientific and statistical data

Must be able to prepare and present technical reports and trends to management

Must have the ability to understand cGMPs and other regulatory guidelines applicable to the medical/ pharmaceutical industry

Must have strong aptitude for operation and controls of manufacturing equipment and processes

Must have experience with Microsoft Office applications

May be required to supervise multiple groups

Education and/or experience:

Requires a high school diploma or GED with 5+ years of related experience OR BS degree in a science engineering, or other related technical disciplines with a minimum of 2+ years related experience. Some leadership experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs

In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility

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 work environment

Facial hair must be removed if required to wear respirator

Will work in a cold and wet environment

Will be working in a loud area that requires hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn

Will work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and filter aid that may require respiratory protection

May be required to work or be assigned to a different shift as needed

May be required to work in a confined area

May be required to work in a Clean Room environment and under cool/ hot storage conditions

5% travel may be required

Notice to Employment / Recruitment Agents:

Employment / Recruitment agents may only submit candidates for vacancies only if they have written authorization to do so from Shire, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Takeda’s Talent Acquisition department. Any agency candidate submission may only be submitted to positions opened to the agency through the specific Agency Portal. Shire, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Takeda will only pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented where there is a fully executed contract in place between the Employment / Recruitment agents and Shire, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Takeda and only if the candidate is submitted via the Agency Portal. Candidates submitted or presented by Employment / Recruitment Agents without a fully executed contract or submitted through this site shall not be deemed to form part of any Engagement for which the Agency may claim remuneration.

Shire, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Takeda, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Shire, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Takeda, will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, non-job related mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or membership in any other category protected under law.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Shire, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Takeda, is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please call 484-595-8400 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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