Training Supervisor

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Takeda's BioLife center in Kokomo, IN seeks a production supervisor to oversee staff in the donor production area, ensuring safety and quality across operations.

You will coordinate training, participate in hiring, review quality records, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR and AED certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long shifts.
• Must monitor equipment from a distance and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Monitor center training needs and ensure cross-training/recertification.
• Review Quality Control Records.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and participate in hiring.
• Manage production area, motivate staff, and ensure quality procedures.
• Escalate donor/employee concerns to management.
• Counsel hourly staff on operations, safety, and service improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Training coordination

Quality control

Donor relations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR and AED certification

Job description

Job Description

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus.

About the role

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high‑quality plasma you collect will become life‑changing medicines. You will report to the Center Manager and oversee the general management of employees assigned to the production areas.

How you will contribute

• Monitor center training needs to ensure completion of cross‑training and annual re‑certification training.
• Review Quality Control Records.
• Coordinate and perform new employee orientation and participate in the hiring process.
• Manage the production area, motivate employees to meet performance goals, and ensure compliance with company quality standards and procedures.
• Consult and refer escalated donor/employee concerns to the management team.
• Counsel hourly staff on operational, safety, and customer service concerns and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

What you bring to Takeda

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) certification.
• Ability to bend, reach, walk, stand for entire shift, frequently lift up to 32 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to monitor equipment from a distance.
• Prolonged glove wear required due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

What Takeda can offer you

At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include retirement benefits, medical/dental, family leave, disability insurance, and more, all in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: USA – IN – Kokomo

Hourly Wage Range: $22.80 – $31.35 per hour

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year, and up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires.

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.