Associate Manager, Manufacturing Filling - Night Shift

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Since its launch in 1983, Round Lake has continuously evolved through innovation, investment, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.About the roleAs aManufacturing Associate Manager, you will implement and supervise daily manufacturing activities to deliver production commitments on time—while maintaining strong alignment withcGMP,EHS, and applicable regulatory requirements. You will oversee operations within your scope includingaseptic filling, initial inspection, pasteurization, and unloading, drive progress against site priorities, and role-model Takeda values andPTRB decision-making (Patient, Trust, Reputation, Business)through visible, values-based leadership.How you will contributeDeliver daily manufacturing performanceto meet production targets, deadlines, and commitment dates across your operational scope.Plan and allocate resourcesacross Filling, Inspection, Pasteurization, and Unloading to maintain flow; manage production activities within theInspectionarea to ensure manufacturing goals are met.Lead escalations and issue resolutionby coordinating timely actions with support groups to minimize delays and protect the production schedule.Maintain compliance and inspection readinessby implementing and sustaining systems aligned withcGMP, EHS, FDA, and site requirements, and ensuringfull adherenceto established procedures for high-quality therapeutic product manufacturing.Champion continuous improvementby applyingDMAICand Lean/Six Sigma problem-solving tools to improvesafety, quality, yield, and throughput, and leading initiatives that elevate site capabilities.Build team capability and performancethrough coaching/mentoring, equitable people leadership, and development practices such asQuality Conversations.Ensure training completionby assigning and verifying on-time training for the shift team (includingcGMP, safety, and job skills).Drive disciplined executionby ensuring projects, action items, and deliverables are completed by their commitment dates.Own shift communicationby being present at shift handovers and ensuring effective transition to the incoming shift.Lead tiered accountability routinesby chairingTier 1meetings for the area and serving as backup forTier 2when needed.Support investigations and timelinesby participating inQA and EHS incident investigationsand ensuring teams meet investigation timelines and commitments.Represent the departmentin meetings, audits, and projects; lead and coordinatefacilities GEMBAwith partners (Facilities Engineering, QA, Maintenance, etc.) to maintain high standards.Support staffingby hiring manufacturing employees and participating in interviews for supporting functions as needed.Provide leadership coverageby partnering with managers and associate directors, adjusting schedules to provide backup support; may serve as a delegate for areas such asFinal Inspection and Packaging.Lead larger-scope operational projects when assigned, includingshutdown/startupand implementation ofnew facilities or processes.What you bring to TakedaEducation & experienceBachelor's degree inscience, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent.5+ yearsof relevant experience;some leadership experience preferred.Capabilities and qualificationsAbility to manage multiple activitiesthrough others, with full supervision across cost, methods, and people.Familiarity with manufacturing areas includingFilling, Initial Inspection, and Pasteurization.Ability to interpret and analyzestatistical dataand information, includingfinancial reports.Ability to understand and resolve technical problems and partner with engineering/technical experts for timely issue resolution.Strong ability tomulti-task and manage prioritiesin a manufacturing plant environment.Ability to perform investigations and communicate throughwell-written documentation.Knowledge ofLean/Six Sigma,GMP, andFDA-regulatedmanufacturing expectations.Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to work and facilitate ateam-oriented environment.Flexibility to supervisevarious groups and/or shiftsas needed.Strong organizational and administrative skills; strong manager of self and production staff (including supervisors and operators).Physical demands & working environmentAbility tolift/push/pull/carry up to 35 lbsand perform prolonged walking throughout the plant to observe operations and conditions.Ability to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning and PPE (head/face/hands/feet/body coverage) and follow manufacturing-area restrictions (e.g.,no make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish, or artificial fingernails).Ability to work incold and/or wetenvironments; may be required to work in aconfined area; exposure toclean roomandcool/hot storageconditions.Ability to support a24/7 operation, including a2-2-3 shift model, and workmultiple shifts/weekends/holidaysas needed; additional time may be required for business needs (e.g., audits, training, slowdown support).Up to~5% travel.Other Job Requirements (Work schedule / shift):This role is assigned to Night Shift (C/D – 5:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m.) on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule and is eligible for shift allowance in accordance with company policy. The rotation may include company-designated holidays, and occasional flexibility (additional hours or temporary support on another shift) may be needed. Shift schedule and/or work location may be adjusted as business needs evolve.More About UsAt 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.INT_2026#GMSGQ#LI-LA1Takeda Compensation and Benefits SummaryWe 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 DeliveryU.S. Base Salary Range:$103,500.00 - $162,690.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary 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 base salary 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 and/ or long-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 StatementTakeda 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.LocationsUSA - IL - Round Lake - Drug DeliveryWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeJob ExemptYes