Manufacturing Technician II - Day Shift

Takeda; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Takeda in Round Lake, IL seeks a Manufacturing Technician II to support GMP production of life‑sustaining therapies. This full‑time role offers stable employment with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a global pharmaceutical company.

You will run production activities, lead the line, train junior technicians, document batches, and report issues. English literacy, 2 years of related experience (or 1 year with AA), and ability to work a 12‑hour, 5:45 AM–6:15 PM schedule are

Qualifications

• GMP manufacturing experience is required.
• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• At least 2 years related experience, or 1 year with an AA degree.
• Ability to read, speak, write and follow work instructions in English.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for long periods, with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Run and support production activities in accordance with cGMP, safety and quality standards.
• Lead the line, train junior technicians, and collaborate with other teams to achieve goals.
• Accurately complete batch documentation and report safety, quality, or equipment issues to management.

Skills

GMP manufacturing experience

English language proficiency

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

DAP lines

Forklifts

Hoists

Job description

Job Description

Build a stable career. Support your family. Help save lives.

Are you looking for more than “just a job”? At Takeda, the work you do every day directly helps patients living with severe and chronic diseases. As a Manufacturing Technician II, you’ll assist in producing lifesaving and life-sustaining therapies that families around the world rely on—while building a stable, long-term career with excellent benefits and real growth opportunities.

If you have GMP manufacturing experience and are ready for a stable role with purpose, this might be the opportunity you’ve been searching for.

_ This is a night shift role with a rotating schedule. The working hours are from 5:45 AM to 6:15 PM. _

Why this role matters:

Every batch you help produce can mean saving a trauma patient, improving quality of life, and bringing renewed hope to patients and their loved ones. You are not just running equipment—you’re playing a critical role in making high-quality therapies available to people who depend on them every single day.

In this role, you will:

• Run and support production activities in accordance with cGMP, safety, and quality standards while operating key equipment such as DAP lines, forklifts, hoists, and moving products and materials through the production process.

• Lead the line, train junior technicians, and collaborate with other teams to achieve production and quality goals.

• Accurately complete batch documentation, keep your work area clean and ready for inspection, and promptly report safety, quality, or equipment issues to management.

What you bring to Takeda:

We’re looking for people who take pride in their work and want a long‑term career home.

• GMP manufacturing experience is required

• High school diploma or GED required (associate’s degree or higher preferred)

• At least 2 years of related experience, or 1 year with an AA degree

• Ability to speak, read, write, and follow work instructions in English

• 20/20 near and distance vision with or without glasses and/or contacts.

• Cannot be colorblind.

Important Considerations:

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver safe, high-quality medicines, and we prioritize the health and safety of our employees. In this role, you may:

• Able to carry, lift, and push/pull up to 30 lbs. (with material handling equipment when needed)

• Able to stand and walk for most of a 12-hour shift, including moving between rooms and across the site

• Comfortable bending, twisting, reaching overhead, squatting, and doing repetitive hand and arm motions

• Work indoors around moving equipment and machinery, with some loud noise (hearing protection may be required)

• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers, and Celite (respiratory protection may be required)

• Work in controlled areas that require special safety gear and gowning, including protective clothing to cover the head, face, hands, feet, and body

• May work in clean rooms and cool or hot storage areas, depending on department

• Must not be allergic to cephalosporin for specific product-touch roles

• Must follow appearance rules in manufacturing areas (for example, no make‑up, jewelry, nail polish, or artificial fingernails in designated areas)

• Able to work flexible or non-traditional hours to support 24/7 operations, including some overtime, weekends, holidays, and off‑shift coverage

What we offer you:

We understand that caring for patients begins with caring for our team. As a Manufacturing Technician II at Takeda, you can expect:

• Stable, dependable employment: A full-time position with a reputable, global pharmaceutical leader.

• Competitive pay: Your GMP experience is valued and rewarded with industry‑leading compensation.

• Outstanding benefits for you and your family: Comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and other perks designed to support your life both inside and outside of work.

• Career growth and development: Clear opportunities to advance, learn new skills, and move into higher-level roles—your growth is integrated into our plan.

• Flexible shifts that support your life: Day or night shift options are available with our employee‑friendly 2-2-3 rotating schedule, allowing you to plan around family and personal commitments. You must also be able to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and 12-hour shifts.

• A safe, supportive team environment: Work in a modern, clean facility with a team that looks out for one another and takes pride in doing things the right way.

More About Us:

At 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 inspires and empowers 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.

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 - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$19.81 - $31.10

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage 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 hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

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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.

Locations

USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

No

Job Exempt

No