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Master Lyo Mechanic

Thousand Oaks, California
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On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:

  • Small Molecules
  • Biologics
  • Plasma
  • Cell and Gene

As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.

Job ID R0162798 Date posted 09/15/2025 Location Thousand Oaks, California

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Job Description

About the Role:

Under the supervision of Maintenance Supervisor(s), you will perform and oversee maintenance activities for their assigned shift. The Lead is responsible for oversight of activities and coordination of emergency requests in all areas owned by Maintenance at the site. Lead the maintenance shift through guidance and general oversight. You will report to Maintenance Manager.

This role is onsite, Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 10-hour shift each day.

How you will contribute:

  • Manage the emergency phone during the assigned shift; coordinate emergency support with respect to assigning mechanics, and escalation.
  • Generate and distribute shift pass down notes
  • Assist the supervisor(s) with JDE/work order management and assignments as requested
  • Oversee troubleshooting and provide guidance and direction.
  • Provide recommendations for improvement to Preventative Maintenance procedures and programs
  • Run staff and shift change over meetings as needed
  • Assign (Priority #1) emergency JDE work orders as needed
  • With support, performs troubleshooting, diagnosis, repairs and preventive maintenance of plant equipment (process, utilities and support systems).
  • Requires an in depth understanding of site operations, process and utilities equipment and support systems.
  • Requires basic familiarity with generally accepted building, plumbing, piping, electrical, and fire protection practices and codes to include NFPA, NEC, UBC, UMC and UPC in compliance with Company EH&S and Factory Mutual requirements.
  • Must be familiar with plant and global SOPs as related to position and department responsibilities.
  • Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with CA state and federal EPA regulation and laws. Specific responsible system repairs, upkeep, maintenance and operations managed within regulating agencies such as CAL OSHA and OSHA.
  • Ensures that personal training and qualification is up to date. Assists mechanics on shift to verify their qualification status
  • Interact with and oversee contractor/vendor work
  • Provide regulatory and partner audit support.
  • Interpret electrical schematics, I/O wiring and panel drawings, Utility, process system/equipment, plumbing, ductwork, and HVAC P&ID's.
  • Constructively interact and collaborate with peers and clients in manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, utility plants, analytical labs and contracted services.
  • May perform general labor duties as needed and may be required to work in awkward locations.

What you bring to Takeda:

  • High School Diploma or GED required. 6+ years of experience preferred bachelor's degree
  • Able to lead cross-functional meetings and engage management.
  • Looks for opportunities to educate group and external departments.
  • Able to influence within the organization and provide leadership to the team
  • Must be knowledgeable with respect to the operation and maintenance of the manufacturing equipment and components.
  • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of manufacturing equipment and process, using blueprints, equipment manuals, specifications and standard operating procedures
  • Use proper judgment when taking a decision about the scope of work for any corrective work order
  • Posess good mechanical knowlesge and skills
  • Coordinates and prioritizes maintenance related issues with facilities managers, manufacturing, maintenance technicians, QC, supply chain, CMMS, cleaning, and QA personnel.
  • Provides feedback to area manager on performance of processes, schedulers and planners

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:

  • 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.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Manufacturing

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$27.60 - $43.37

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. 

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.

Locations

USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Manufacturing

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No

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