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Job Description

You will report to Swing (2) shift. This shift schedule is Monday-Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Due to business need, on select occasion employees may be required support operations on an alternate shift.

About the role:

The Production Engineer I – IG is responsible for on-shift operational support of the IG department in Covington, GA. The Production Engineer I focuses on rapidly resolving manufacturing problems, enabling manufacturing to meet production goals. As a member of the operations team, the Production Engineer I provides on-shift technical knowledge and leadership.

How you will contribute:

Troubleshoot and provide resolutions to technical issues to support ramp-up and steady-state operations of two-automated pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Scope of support will include:

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  IG Packaging Process
• Process equipment (Marchesini Vial Labeler, Manual Conveyor, Tamper Evident, and Casepacker)
• Distributed Control System (DeltaV) and Process Logic Controllers
• Manufacturing Execution System (Siemens Simatic IT)
• Automation hardware
• Safety and quality investigations

Continuously improve manufacturing operations by:

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  Reduce manufacturing events, user interventions, and batch record alerts
• Identify and develop opportunities to reduce cycle time, error proof operations, and eliminate waste
• Performing operational assessments to ensure processes, procedures, tools, and training are in place

What you bring to Takeda:

Education

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  Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline required. Some related experience preferred.
• Related work experience within a technical or GMP environment is preferred.

Skills, Abilities, Competencies

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  Initial training in concepts of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma quality techniques is preferred
• Ability to work second shift (approximately 3:00pm – 11:30), holidays, and occasional weekends in support of a 24x7 manufacturing operation
• Ability to work in a clean room environment
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (such as hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs) due to safety requirements in specific areas
• Ability to travel on an infrequent basis (< 5 %)

What Takeda can offer you:

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  Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

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. In this role, you may:

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  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.

This posting excludes Colorado applicants.

Base Salary Range: $ 54,600 to $ 78,000. Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

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