Manufacturing Technician II

About the Role

As a Manufacturing Technician II at Takeda, you'll play an important role in producing high-quality pharmaceutical products by operating and supporting manufacturing equipment and processes in a regulated environment. You'll apply your technical knowledge to execute production activities, troubleshoot process issues, and maintain compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), environmental health and safety requirements, and applicable procedures. In this role, you'll take greater ownership of day-to-day manufacturing activities, help resolve equipment and process challenges, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You'll also contribute to team development by sharing technical knowledge, mentoring colleagues, and helping ensure production activities are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Schedule: 6:00 AM–6:30 PM on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule.

How You Will Contribute

• Operate and support manufacturing equipment and processes, including Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) systems, autoclaves, COP washers, and other production equipment.
• Assemble, prepare, and handle production components, including valve assemblies and filter carts, in accordance with approved procedures.
• Execute manufacturing activities and document production operations using Electronic Batch Management (EBM) and other applicable systems.
• Perform routine cleaning of production rooms and equipment to maintain required GMP conditions.
• Conduct sampling using appropriate aseptic techniques and follow established procedures to protect product quality.
• Troubleshoot process issues, respond to equipment alarms, identify potential causes, and help implement timely resolutions.
• Review, revise, and maintain manufacturing procedures and documentation, including routine updates and more complex revisions within the scope of the role.
• Support the introduction or transfer of new technologies into manufacturing by applying technical knowledge and following established procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams to improve process consistency, operational efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Train and mentor team members, demonstrate proper procedures, and share technical knowledge to strengthen team capabilities.
• Coordinate production activities as needed, helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with production priorities.
• Follow applicable cGMP, GDP, environmental health and safety requirements, and site procedures; complete required training and documentation on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to Takeda

• A high school diploma or GED plus 2+ years of related experience, or an associate degree or higher plus 1+ year of related work experience, is required.
• Working knowledge of cGMP manufacturing practices and the importance of following approved procedures and maintaining accurate documentation is required.
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
• Experience operating pharmaceutical or laboratory production equipment, such as autoclaves, process tanks, incubators, analytical equipment, CIP/SIP systems, or COP washers, is preferred.
• The ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes, respond to equipment alarms, and resolve moderately complex issues with appropriate independence is required.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to accurately document manufacturing activities and communicate technical issues, are required.
• The ability to work effectively with a team, share technical knowledge, and support the training of other employees is required.
• The ability to prioritize work, exercise sound judgment, and recognize when an issue requires escalation is required.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, safe work practices, and maintaining product quality is required.

Important Considerations

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we follow strict requirements in our manufacturing facilities to protect product quality, employee safety, and regulatory compliance. In this role, you may:

• Work schedule: Work a 12-hour shift from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule. Weekend, holiday, or supplemental hours may be required based on manufacturing needs.
• Cleanroom and gowning requirements: Work in controlled manufacturing environments requiring special gowning and personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full-body gowns, hair nets, gloves, and hearing protection.
• Personal appearance requirements: Follow applicable manufacturing-area restrictions on makeup, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish, and artificial fingernails.
• Physical requirements: Stand for extended periods during an 8- or 12-hour shift; perform bending, twisting, overhead reaching, and squatting; climb ladders and stairs while wearing required gowning; and work in confined areas when necessary.
• Lifting and material handling: Carry up to 25 pounds, lift up to 50 pounds, and push or pull more than 100 pounds with the assistance of material-handling equipment, as specified in the source JD.
• Working environment: Work in cold or wet environments, cleanrooms, and cool or hot storage areas, and around equipment and machinery.
• Chemical exposure: Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers, and Celite, which may require respiratory protection depending on the task and work area.
• Immunization: Immunization may be required before performing certain work within the manufacturing area.
• Safety and compliance: Follow site safety procedures, GMP requirements, and applicable training and documentation requirements.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.