Biotech Manufacturing Supervisor - Upstream/Cell Culture

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for Upstream/Cell Culture in Brooklyn Park, MN. You will oversee Manufacturing Associates, ensure cGMP compliance, and maintain the daily production schedule.

Responsibilities include monitoring batch records, SAP data entry, training staff, leading deviations investigations, and coordinating cross‑functional teams across facilities. The role requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent with 4+ years in GMP, strong leadership, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (scientific or engineering preferred) and 4+ years in GMP environment; or
• Associate degree (scientific or engineering preferred) and 6+ years in GMP environment; or
• High School Diploma or GED and 8+ years in GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Manufacturing Associates to ensure they are working in a cGMP compliant and safe manner, adhering to the daily manufacturing schedule.
• Performs/assists with processing steps and/or manufacturing support activities by monitoring process parameters in batch records and control systems.
• Documents/cGMP data and information for processing steps and/or equipment activities while following SOPs (batch records, SAP data entry, equipment logbooks).
• Coordinate and actively participate in the training and development of Manufacturing Associates.
• Reviews manufacturing documentation daily (BPRs, logbooks, etc.).
• Coordinate Facilities, Metrology, Validation, Product Development, and other non-routine activities with the manufacturing schedule.
• Provide oversight of support groups when working with manufacturing systems.
• Provide leadership support during troubleshooting of equipment, operation, and processes.
• Revise and create new procedures/documents.
• Support and complete deviation investigations.
• Conduct annual performance reviews of direct reports.
• Develop goals for direct reports on an annual basis and monitor progress.
• Lead and support deviation initiation, investigations, and closure; participate in cross-functional project teams and technical transfers.
• Analyze staffing needs and make appropriate staffing adjustments/recommendations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

cGMP knowledge

GDP knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Effective communication

Training and development

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation skills

Troubleshooting equipment

Biotech/pharma operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (scientific or engineering)

Associate degree (scientific or engineering)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for Upstream/Cell Culture in Brooklyn Park, MN. You will oversee Manufacturing Associates, ensure cGMP compliance, and maintain the daily production schedule.

Responsibilities include monitoring batch records, SAP data entry, training staff, leading deviations investigations, and coordinating cross‑functional teams across facilities. The role requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent with 4+ years in GMP, strong leadership, and documentation skills.