Manufacturing Technician II

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Manufacturing Technician II - Days at Takeda

As a Manufacturing Technician II, you will implement all production processes while strictly following cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any applicable regulations. You will have technical and administrative competence to organize and lead production activities, participate in departmental projects and quality working teams, and assist with the movement of Flexbumin through the value stream. You may serve as line lead, ensuring the line operates smoothly and meets daily goals, and document process activities on routers or in the electronic batch management system (EBM).

You will report to the Supervisor, Manufacturing.

Day shift. Hours are 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule.

• Understanding of cGMP regulations in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• A self‑starter with a positive attitude and good time‑management skills.
• Remain professional at all times.
• Meet the deadlines of individual production tasks during the shift.
• Follow the company’s safety and quality guidelines.
• 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 (e.g., Downstream Automated Packaging lines, forklifts, 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 following GDP/GMP guidelines.
• Perform daily cleaning of the production area in GMP fashion.
• Train employees/contractors on procedures.
• Communicate issues related to safety, quality, compliance and equipment to the manufacturing lead operator and supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience or an associate degree or higher and 1+ years of related work experience.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and follow detailed written and oral instructions in English.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Understanding of cGMP regulations in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• Must be able to carry up to 30 lbs, lift up to 30 lbs, push/pull up to 30 lbs (with assistance of material handling equipment).
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for an extended period over an 8‑12 hour shift between rooms and across the site.
• Must be able to walk within and between quality rooms and packaging rooms, as well as throughout the entire plant.
• May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
• Repetitive motions with hands, wrists, turning head, bending at knees and waist.
• 20/20 near and distance vision with or without glasses and/or contacts (applies to roles performing visual inspection only).
• May not be color‑blind (applies to roles performing visual inspection only).
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers, and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
• Indoor working conditions and exposure to loud noises that require hearing protection.
• Will work around moving equipment and machinery.
• No makeup, jewelry, nail polish, or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
• Work in a controlled environment 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 (applies to roles in Filling Department only).
• Some clean‑room and/or cool/hot storage conditions (applies to roles in Filling Department only).
• May be exposed to and must not be allergic to cephalosporin (applies only to product–touch roles).
• Must be able to work on multiple shifts, including weekends, to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.
• Requires flexibility to work during off‑shift hours and/or conduct activities in support of different shifts as needed.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

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