Manufacturing Technician II

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Job Description
About the role:
As a Manufacturing Technician II, you will implement all processes in production while strictly following cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any applicable related regulations. You will have technical and administrative competence to organize and lead production activities. You will participate in both departmental projects and any quality working teams which may be applicable. Responsibilities include assisting with the movement of Flexbumin between the different stages of inspection to packaging within the value stream. In this role, you may act as line lead, and will ensure the line operates smoothly and keeps up with daily goals. In addition, you will document your process activities on routers or in the electronic batch management system (EBM). You will report to the Supervisor, Manufacturing. The role supports Takeda's mission by ensuring efficient and high-quality production processes.
How you will contribute:

• Maintain a safe and quality working environment
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Teams.
• Support manufacturing operations.
• Lead Manufacturing Technicians I in daily tasks.
• Operate general production equipment (such as Downstream Automated Packaging lines, forklifts, and hoists).
• Move pallets to different rooms within the value stream.
• Communicate and work cross-functionally with other departments.
• Receive and distribute supplies into the production area.
• Follow cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines, and any other regulations.
• Complete relevant paperwork and electronic system prompts/tasks, following GDP/GMP guidelines.
• Perform daily cleaning of the production area to maintain in GMP fashion.
• Train new and existing employees/contractors on procedures.
• 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.

What you bring to Takeda:
Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Associate degree with 1+ year in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing or packaging environment.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in operating and troubleshooting equipment (e.g., DAP lines, forklifts, hoists).
• Familiarity with cGMP, GDP, and electronic batch management systems.
• Experience handling and moving pharmaceutical products under contamination control protocols.

Leadership & Communication:

• Ability to guide and support junior team members during production activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate cross-functionally and report issues effectively.
• Problem Solving & Improvement:
• Able to identify deviations, assist with root cause analysis, and support continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).

Adaptability & Reliability:

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment with rotating 12-hour shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Committed to quality, safety, and meeting production goals.
• Physical & Safety Readiness:
• Able to lift/move up to 30 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in cleanroom/cold conditions with required PPE.
• Must follow strict gowning and allergen safety protocols (e.g., cephalosporin sensitivity).

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:

• Perform a combination of sedentary work and extended walking/standing during 12-hour shifts.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 lbs (with material handling assistance as needed).
• Perform repetitive motions (e.g., bending, squatting, reaching, twisting) throughout your shift.
• Work in cleanrooms, cold/wet areas, or other controlled environments requiring full gowning (no makeup, jewelry, nail polish, or artificial nails).
• Be exposed to moving machinery, confined spaces, and chemicals (e.g., alcohol, acids, buffers, Celite) that may require respiratory protection.
• Work across packaging, quality, and production rooms throughout the facility.
• Meet visual standards (20/20 near and distance vision, with or without correction) and must not be colorblind (if performing visual inspection).
• Be available to work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 rotation, including weekends, holidays, overtime, and off-shift hours as required.
• Be able to meet any immunization requirements and work safely around potential allergens (e.g., cephalosporins, if applicable).

Shift Requirements and Associated Compensation:
Shift Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotation, 5 :00 PM - 5:30 AM
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.
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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 - Drug Delivery
U.S. Hourly Wage Range:
$18.85 - $29.62
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 - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Time Type Full time
Job Exempt
No
Company
For over 240 years, Takeda's propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation. Today, our organization spans the globe-colleagues across business units and functions face challenges head-on to deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.
As a values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, we focus our R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Genetics and Hematology, Neuroscience, and Gastroenterology (GI). We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. In addition to our R&D efforts, we're laser-focused on harnessing the power of data, digital, and technology to improve health outcomes for patients across the globe.
Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity. We're proud of our employees and their commitment to improving the quality of life for patients, and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries and regions. With each new breakthrough comes opportunities to develop your career, hone new skills, and create a brighter future
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Company info
Website Location 650 East Kendall Street
Cambridge
MA
02421
United States
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