Maintenance Lead

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Assist supervisor in organizing, scheduling, and directing other team members.

May be a delegate to the supervisor in their absence.

Help train team members on the Training Lab or on the process floor.

Participate in Safety and Continuous Improvement Teams and may serve in a leadership role.

Initiate and coordinate other maintenance improvement projects.

Increase performance of team members by promoting a positive work environment emphasizing Patient, Reputation, and Business.

Perform preventive maintenance of important plant equipment, to include manufacturing, process support equipment and electrical control systems as responsibility assigned to Manufacturing Maintenance in both cGMP and non-cGMP areas.

Repair or replacement of the mechanical, electrical and controls components of Manufacturing and process support equipment as assigned.

Requires familiarity with generally accepted building, plumbing, piping, electrical, and fire protection practices and codes to include National Electrical Code (NFPA-70 and NEC) Uniform Building Code (UBC) in compliance with L. A. City, Takeda EH&S and Factory Mutual requirements.

Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with L.A. City, CA state and federal EPA regulations and laws. Specific responsible system repairs, upkeep, maintenance and operations managed within regulation agencies to include L.A. City Building and Safety, SCAQMDM, L.A. City Bureau of Sanitation, and CAL OSHA.

You will lead a multi-craft tasks within the department and provide guidance to Mechanics on Shift.

Verify mechanical and electrical drawings for accuracy. Perform SOP job plans, and drawing redlines.

Diagnose, and repair of important equipment including : plant equipment, filtration systems, centripetal equipment, pumps, sterilization, and electrical controls to include indicators, electrical distribution, variable frequency drives, electric motors and electrical control systems.

Assist Reliability Engineering Group in equipment failure root cause analysis with prompt resolution.

Requires familiarity with generally accepted building and electrical codes to include NEC and UMC in compliance with LA City and Takeda EH&S.

Support engineering projects including equipment installation, commissioning, and validation process.

Cross-train new employees and teammates.

Follow and comply with EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations and with SOPs and cGMP policies.

Attend required training and meetings.

Guide and perform Disposal of Hazardous Waste

Support internal and external audits as the Maintenance Lead Mechanic SME.

Support activities during off shift.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:Experience exercising proper judgment with regards to Safety, Quality, and Maintenance decisions.

Must have customer service and leadership attitude to take ownership of any maintenance related problem.

Must be self-started.

Can work overtime on a short notice.

Can read and follow detailed written instructions.

Will use PC's for training, communication and work schedules and close-out in a Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Will work overtime on a short notice and support standby program.

Experience with MS Office.

Must have a knowledge of manufacturing equipment including distribution, filtration systems, process support heating and cooling systems, centrifuges, sterilization, filter press, autoclaves, process tanks, incubators and CIP/COP systems, PLC based process control systems, Human Machine Interface (HMI) configuration.

Knowledge of Delta V and CMMS systems such as JDE, Maximo, SIP, RAM.

Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.

You must be proficient in multiple mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement.

Will write and interpret technical documents and instructions, electrical and mechanical drawings, equipment blueprints and piping and instrumentation drawings (P&ID).

Must have customer service and leadership attitude to take ownership of any maintenance related problem.

A.A./A.S. technical discipline or Journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship certificate or commensurate combination of technical education and experience is desirable.

Process Instrumentation and Calibration experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is desirable, pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or equivalent.

High school diploma or GED. 6+ years of experience or AA or higher with 4+ years related work experience.

2 years technical/ A.A./A.S. technical discipline or Journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship certificate or commensurate combination of technical education and experience is desirable.

Skilled craft certificate or commensurate combination of technical education and experience.

Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.

In general, you will do a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.

What Takeda can offer you: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

Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and volunteering

Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions

Family Planning Support

Professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Important Considerations:At Takeda, our patients rely on us to create quality products and we aim to create a safe environment for our team members. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product or putting anyone at the site in harm's way. 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 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.

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.In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.#GMSGQ#ZR1EEO StatementTakeda 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.LocationsUSA - CA - Los AngelesWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time