Manufacturing Scheduler Job at TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA, INC. in Round Lak

Overview

Manufacturing Scheduler — Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.

Job Description

About the Role: You are a member of the production scheduler team within the Round Lake site. As the Manufacturing Scheduler, you 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

• Role: 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. In this role, you may:
• 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.

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 will inspire and empower 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.

Compensation And Benefits Summary

U.S. Base Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives, health benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, and well-being benefits.

EEO Statement

Takeda is committed 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 laws.

Locations

USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt