Description

Please note this job requires business level Japanese in speaking, writing, and reading.

Takeda's Introduction

Takeda is a global values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader. We are guided by our values of Takeda-ism, which has been passed down since the company's founding. Takeda-ism incorporates Integrity at its core. They are brought to life through actions based on Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business, in this order.

We aim to create a diverse and inclusive organization where people can thrive, grow and realize their own potential while enabling our purpose. We continue to innovate and drive changes that will transform the lives of patients. We're looking for like-minded professionals to join us.

Department Introduction

The Engineering Department in Hikari Factory (Yamaguchi Prefecture) is responsible for owners' engineering tasks related to pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities (architecture, equipment, air conditioning, piping, electricity, instrumentation). The department manages maintenance and calibration activities for facilities.

Job Description

• Subject Matter Expert for CMMS systems, processes and procedures
• Manage access requests to the CMMS system.
• Provide training to Engineers, Maintenance Planners / schedulers, Maintenance Technicians, Calibration Technicians on the use of CMMS.
• Follow procedures and manuals to enter and manage asset master data and maintenance / calibration records in the CMMS.
• Monitor workflows and the performance of the CMMS system.
• Tracking and monitoring the completion of maintenance and calibration work orders.
• Perform queries of the CMMS, develop and publish CMMS performance metrics.
• Create status reports for work orders, assets and maintenance records.
• Resolve issues with advancing work orders through the CMMS system.
• Communicates when CMMS is unavailable for maintenance or unplanned outages.
• Support business continuity by maintaining a paper-based work order management system as a backup for extended CMMS outages.
• Upload paper-based maintenance and calibration record from external maintenance service providers and calibration-metrology laboratories.
• Retrieve and prepare reports of asset master data and maintenance records in support of internal and external Audits and Inspections of the Maintenance Program.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance related to production facilities and 1 year experience in project management.
• Must be comfortable working with systems such as SAP.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, information systems or computer science preferred.
• Relevant work experience within supported groups, i.e. Engineering Maintenance, Manufacturing, Finance, RA/QA, and R&D.
• Experience in applying Information Systems solutions to business problems. Experience in team facilitation, problem resolution, and training.
• Experience with CMMS systems, such as SAP PM, Oracle JD Edwards, IBM Maximo, Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Management System, is desired.
• Good administrative skills.
• Able to read and follow SOPs and Manuals.
• Understanding of the proper use of work orders, priorities, scheduling, etc.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Person we are looking for

Persistent and motivated individual who takes initiative to improve things around them even without prior experience. Able to carry out detailed tasks efficiently. Strong understanding of creative approach to business.

Job satisfaction

This role offers an opportunity to become an expert in maintaining and reliability management of critical production facilities in Takeda's Hikari factory, one of the leading production bases in Japan. You will have opportunities to learn and develop your knowledge in areas that contribute to improving quality and efficiency of operations.

Main responsibilities and skills acquired in this position

In addition to performing routine management duties, you will take initiatives to improve activities and contribute to organizational growth. This position provides an opportunity to acquire unique expertise and experience in fields such as maintenance management, process improvement, and supply chain management.

Benefits

• Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.
• Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year
• Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45
• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)
• Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework
• Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave
• Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.

Important Notice concerning working conditions:

• It is possible the job scope may change at the company's discretion.
• It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company's discretion.