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Quality Operations Supervisor - Nights

Round Lake Beach, Illinois

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At Takeda, Quality has always been a priority for us, throughout our long history. Today, what we do in Global Quality touches every part of our diverse organization. It’s reflected in our end-to-end Quality Management System that encompasses R&D, Manufacturing & Distribution, Commercial, Vaccines and our BioLife Plasma collection network. When you’re a part of our team, you’ll do meaningful work that makes an impact on the lives of patients. Learn more about us and explore the opportunities to build a remarkable career.

Job ID R0145182 Date posted 02/21/2025 Location Round Lake Beach, Illinois

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Job Description

About the role:

The Quality Operations Supervisor oversees the daily activities related to the Quality Assurance Operations team. You will work as part of teams providing quality leadership and focus on product quality and compliance through Quality on the shop floor (QOTSF), Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) inspection, Incoming raw materials release, Documentation review (Batch records, electronic batch records), Investigation approvals and Quality oversight of manufacturing processes. You will report to the Associate Director of Quality Assurance Operations.

How you will contribute:

Supervise a team of Quality Technicians and Quality Analysts. Responsible for the team's continuous development and ensuring they are meeting performance goals.
Own Standard Operating Procedures and other Quality Documentation relevant to Quality department. Approve Standard Operating Procedures and other Quality Documentation important to all areas of the plant.
Develop and deliver training materials relevant to Quality operations. Approves training materials pertinent to all areas of the plant.
Owns investigations and CAPAs relevant to quality department. Approve investigations and CAPAs important to all areas of the plant.
Approve change controls for compliance to existing requirements.
Quality Approval of labeling artwork and specifications for packaging material using appropriate artwork management software.
Lead Quality project teams and presents to plant management project plans, progress, and risks. Represent the organization to governmental regulatory bodies.
Approve appropriate documents following cGMP guidelines and suggest continuous improvement ideas for better processes. Review manufacturing processes for cGMP compliance on the floor.
Approve raw materials according to standard operating procedures and release them for manufacturing use. Resolve issues related to materials release.
Participate in internal and external regulatory audits as a SME for Quality operations and present to auditor.
Responsible for AQL and QOTSF programs trending, and escalation for Round Lake site and present appropriate data to Quality Council.
Experience with visual inspection and AQL processes related to parenteral drugs.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to aseptic filling, visual inspection, and packaging.
Must have knowledge of FDA Regulations and Application of Good Manufacturing Practice.

What you bring to Takeda:

Requires bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or other related technical field.
4+ years of related work experience.

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. You may:

You must not be allergic to Cephalosporin drugs.
Ability to walk 1-3 miles and lift 10 lbs. during a workday is required.
Indoor working conditions.
May work around moving equipment and machinery.
Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.
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.
Will need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
May work in a cold, hot or wet environment.
May work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
Must be able to work aligned shift.
Can work non-traditional work hours or work extended hours, including weekends and holidays.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and the best patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company to 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 - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$84,000.00 - $132,000.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including 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 base salary 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 and/or long-termincentives. 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 - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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