Manufacturing Supervisor (Swing)

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in biotechnology is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for their Los Angeles facility. The role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with manufacturing practices, and mentoring staff to achieve high performance standards. Ideal candidates will have a mixture of technical expertise and leadership skills, with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid volunteer time off

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing or related fields.
• Leadership experience preferred for Supervisor role.
• Strong understanding of cGMPs and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage production activities to ensure goals are met.
• Verify training compliance for all shift employees.
• Lead and implement improvement programs for production.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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’sPrivacy Noticeand 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:

The Teardown or Fractionation Building 5 Manufacturing Supervisor implements and oversees daily activities in Building 5 to ensure manufacturing goals and project deadlines are met by the commitment date while maintaining compliance with the current manufacturing practices (cGMPs), environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines and any other regulations that could apply. They are expected to drive results to support plant strategic goals. You will enforce company rules and regulations and promote Takeda values within their shift. They are expected to mentor employees to drive performance. You will prepare and present technical reports and trends. You will have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting, and prioritize responsibilities of self and direct reports appropriately. You will have organizational and administrative skills. They are expected to set the example for all other employees of Takeda. The direct reports of supervisors observe the behavior of their leadership and interpret that behavior as acceptable. Supervisors must promote the appropriate behavior, compliance, cleanliness, and culture of Takeda, including decision making bases on patient, trust, reputation, then business.

This is a Swing Shift position.
Monday - Friday 2p - 10:30p

How you will contribute:

• Manage production related activities in Building 5 to ensure manufacturing goals are met.

• Facilitate and verify appropriate training for all employees on the shift (including cGMPs, job skills, safety, etc.).

• Ensure assigned projects and deliverables (i.e. corrective actions, exception reports, meeting action items, etc.) are completed per the commitment date.

• Identify, lead, and implement programs to improve Building 5. Implement systems to maintain compliance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines, FDA, and any other regulations that apply.

• Ensure 100% compliance with established department procedures and regulations in producing high quality therapeutic products.

• Increase performance with employees by providing a positive and equitable work environment emphasizing respect, responsiveness, and results, as well as, using the talent management process.

• Work with computerized (automated) manufacturing control system.

• Be present at the shift transition with the outgoing shift supervisor(s) and ensure proper shift transition/communication to the next incoming shift.

• Lead the QIT 0 meeting of their respective area.

• Spend a minimum of 80% of their shift on the manufacturing floor, as feasible

What you bring to Takeda:

• High School Diploma or GED plus 6+ years of related experience OR Bachelors' degree in science, engineering or other related technical field and 3+ years of related experience. Some leadership experience preferred for Supervisor role

• Effective interpersonal, leadership, and team facilitation skills across all levels.

• Demonstrates Takeda's global core competencies including strategic thinking and collaboration.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Problem-solving, organizational, and administrative expertise.

• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple manufacturing responsibilities effectively.

• Interpret scientific and statistical data.

• Skilled in presenting technical reports and trends to management.

• Comprehensive understanding of cGMPs and regulatory guidelines.

• Experience in Microsoft Office applications and operation of manufacturing equipment.

Important Considerations

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. You may:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 35 lbs. In general, you will have a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.

• Will work in controlled environments requiring special gowning.

• You will follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.

• No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the work environment.

• Facial hair must be removed if required to wear respirator.

• Will work in a cold and wet environment.

• You will work in a loud area that requires hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn.

• Will work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and filter aid that may require respiratory protection.

• May work or be assigned to a different shift as needed.

• May work in a confined area. May work in a Clean Room environment and under cool/hot storage conditions

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We 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 - CA - Los Angeles

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$86,500.00 - $135,960.00

The 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-termincentives. 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 Statement

Takeda 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 - CA - Los AngelesWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

Job Exempt

Yes