Takeda is hiring: Manufacturing Scheduler in Round Lake Beach

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Job Description:

About The Role

You are a member of the production scheduler team within the Round Lake site. As the Manufacturing Scheduler, they will create and update production schedules for the Filling, Inspection, and Packaging areas. The Manufacturing Scheduler will ensure the accuracy of the schedule and identify opportunities to minimize delays and to improve manufacturing processes. You will work together with manufacturing team members and support group members. Also, the manufacturing scheduler will build and improve systems to enhance schedule management, communication, and adherence.

How you will Contribute

• Maintain, and manage the daily manufacturing production schedules (Filling, Inspection, and Packaging). Lead daily scheduling meetings.
• Oversee production scheduling changes directly to shop floor leadership.
• Create advanced, weekly production schedules for all manufacturing departments.
• Schedule non-production related activities such as qualifications, PM, corrective maintenance, engineering and validation projects.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Supply Chain/Warehousing, Validation, Maintenance, Engineering, QA, and QC to forecast weekly production.
• Create mock schedules based on alternate production conditions/scenarios for management.
• Identify improvement opportunities in the schedule or in the process as related to WIP management.
• Anticipate potential issues and conflicts and present options for resolution to functional management to optimize processes and minimize delays in the production.
• Interface with production scheduling tools (Excel and/or INFOR), EBM, JDE, and other supporting tools.
• Collect data and perform data analysis related to WIP, cycle time, lead time, etc.
• Establish and maintain schedule adherence measures to drive improvement.
• Manage the JD Edwards Work Order process (opening, closing, lot number assignment, etc.).
• Participate in continuous improvement related activities in the site.
• Perform other support activities for production needs as necessary.

What you bring to Takeda

• High School Diploma or GED plus 5+ years of related experience OR bachelor's degree in science, engineering or other related technical field and 2+ years of related experience.
• General knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and unit operations preferred.
• Math and computer skills (Microsoft Office programs such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Experience in INFOR, EBM, scheduling software, or similar systems.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions.

Important Considerations

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
• Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
• Work in a cold, wet environment.
• Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.

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.