Job Description
By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the role: Takeda is seeking a Production Operations Group Lead to supervise activities in the initial inspection, pasteurization, and incubator production areas at our Round Lake, Illinois manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Associate Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring manufacturing goals are achieved while maintaining compliance with cGMP, EHS, and other applicable regulatory requirements. You will drive the efficient use of raw materials, equipment, and workforce resources to deliver high-quality products safely and effectively. This role is assigned to Night Shift (C/D – 5:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m.) on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule. How you will contribute: Monitor labor and capital spending. Recommend improvements to manufacturing policies, procedures, and programs. Provide guidance, support, and leadership through positive daily interactions with employees. Supervise daily production, scheduling, staffing, material management, compliance, training, and audits to meet deadlines and quality standards. Review and approve batch and system records. Support product release timing goals. Ensure staff complete training on time and follow manufacturing processes in compliance with cGMP and EHS requirements. Lead simple process improvement projects. Provide manufacturing input for new equipment and process integration and validation. Resolve technical, material, and cGMP issues that may affect deadlines. Provide troubleshooting support during process deviations. Represent the