Manufacturing Shift Lead

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Job Description

About the role:
The Manufacturing Shift Lead role is responsible for managing and performing work associated with converting raw materials and components into finished goods. This includes general production manufacturing work, assembling finished components, process manufacturing batches, setting up and operating machine tools, surface finishing, and packaging materials or finished goods. This role supports Takeda's mission by ensuring high-quality production processes and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

How you will contribute:
* Manage personal training plan to enhance knowledge, skills, and capabilities
* Troubleshoot process and equipment problems in a timely manner to minimize manufacturing downtime
* Conduct safety Gemba’s and provide coaching daily to ensure technicians are adhering to proper ergonomic techniques
* Support all local manufacturing operations
* Operate general production equipment (such as Filling, Inspection, & Packaging equipment)
* Oversee the hands-on execution of all activities in the production area
* Participate in departmental projects and quality working teams

Skills and qualifications:
* Applies advanced lean manufacturing techniques, capable of advising others and anticipating future manufacturing requirements.
* Recognized as an expert in environmental health and safety, able to develop strategic safety initiatives and coach others at all levels.
* Advanced ability in product and manufacturing information, capable of applying knowledge in complex situations and guiding others.
* Expert in good manufacturing practices, provides strategic insights and supervises others in the domain.
* Skilled in conducting investigations, recognized for deep expertise and leadership in investigative strategies, coaching others.
* Leads in quality control in complex situations, advising others and making improvement recommendations based on advanced knowledge.
* Manages workflows independently, understands optimization strategies, and requires minimal guidance.
* Performs advanced troubleshooting, guiding others through complex problem-solving processes, and recommending improvements.
* Expertly handles the operation and maintenance of production equipment, including in complex situations, providing guidance to others.
* Drives team efforts through advanced understanding of team dynamics, capable of coaching others and improving team processes.
* Excellently manages tasks requiring high attention to detail, independently addresses complex scenarios, and advises others on maintaining precision.
* Independently applies continuous improvement process principles in routine and moderately complex situations with minimal guidance, showing a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and methodologies.

As the most advanced technical operations level within Takeda, you are in a non-supervisory position that calls for a profound understanding of technical processes within one's specialty. You typically hold a high school diploma complemented by extensive relevant working experience and any necessary certifications. You will be expected to anticipate trends, connect disparate information, and coordinate activities that may impact areas outside your immediate remit. In this capacity, you will handle complex assignments that necessitate a unique and specialized set of skills, leading not just the workflow but also ensuring the quality of technical processes. Your autonomous working style within established procedures empowers you to propose process enhancements and sometimes operate without predefined methods, guided by experience and organizational guidelines.

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