113 Manufacturing jobs in Round Lake

Job Description

Rieke Office Interiors on I-90 in Elgin, Illinois is accepting applications for all manufacturing positions with ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING AVAILABLE. We manufacture our own designs of office and home furniture. Come join a great company and work alongside skilled wood workers and assemblers. Apply @ rieke.com and be sure to fill out the survey that will be e-mailed to you separately!

Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with operations in the United States, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in industrial maintenance, making factories run better. Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, México y el Reino Unido. Somos profesionales en mantenimiento industrial y hacemos que las fábricas funcionen mejor.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

To Live and Lead Safety

· Takes responsibility for employee safety and wellness by deploying the ATS safety program and ensuring effective completion of safety training, observations, and incident investigations.

· Implements and actively supports all Beyond Zero initiatives

· Enables the growth of a customer safety culture by a fostering a safety partnership and sharing best practices

To Inspire and Provide Clarity on Vision and Strategy

· Motivates employees by communicating a clear vision that enables all employees to understand the rationale for, and the benefit of, both site-level and company-wide objectives

· Acts as an effective change agent, leading the implementation of strategic initiatives through positive team communications, appropriate action planning, and successful implementation activities

· Understands and appropriately articulates both ATS and customer strategies, providing the team with line of sight between team responsibilities and strategic outcomes

To Own Our ATS Culture

· Builds positive relationships with ATS employees, customers, and peers through open communication and role-modeling the ATS leadership core competencies of honesty and respect

· Sets a positive, influential standard for others and creates a constructive climate for their team

· Influences with transparency and use participative methods to ensure that decisions are understood and accepted

· Establishes a positive work environment through managing and personalizing onboarding; engaging in ongoing one-on-one communications; and recognizing individual contributions and achievements on a timely basis

· Adheres to policies and procedures and ensures that staff understands the rationale behind policies and processes

To Support Our Employees’ Learning and Growth

· Leads and builds team capabilities by working with individuals on performance improvement, career planning, training, and skills development.

· Develops, communicates, and executes a Skills Matrix and Technician Training Plan

· Builds and maintains a succession plan for key positions (i.e., Supervisors, Supply Chain, P/S, RE)

To Ensure and Drive our Business Results

· Leads and ensures the Operating System is understood, reinforced, and embedded

· Develops and executes a site-specific maintenance plan per ATS standards

· Manages financial performance of the site (revenue, expenses, and profit) to achieve set objectives

· Develops and maintains effective relationships with all ATS business units, fully utilizing their services and ensuring cross-functional alignment

· Collaborates with and builds customer relationships to ensure priority alignment and proactively anticipates customer needs as the primary on site contact

· Ensures alignment of customer expectations and ATS site goals through management of site-specific contracts

· Communicates with the customer through daily, weekly, and monthly meetings and conducts a regular review of the performance metrics with the customer

· Drives a continuous improvement methodology and promotes cost savings

· Analyzes and reports on key performance indicators, completing root cause analyses and developing and executing action items while removing barriers and addressing issues

· Collaborates with sales and operations leadership to increase the scope of services

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies:

Essential KSAs:

· Bachelor’s degree in technical, business, or a related field preferred or seven years of operations / maintenance experience

· Three years of supervisory experience with a strong focus on development of employees

· Resilient and flexible, able to multitask and prioritize with an innate ability to understand and accept change and motivate others around change

· Highly tuned emotional intelligence with demonstrated ability to build relationships and lead teams with honesty and integrity to achieve goals

· Solid understanding of manufacturing / assembly work environment

· Business acumen

· Positive influencer with appropriate levels of organization.

· Strong customer focus with the ability to build positive business relationships and show a sense of urgency

Desirable KSAs

· Manufacturing maintenance experience preferred with related certifications and training

· Good understanding of, and/or experience with, proactive/reliability maintenance processes, i.e., Planning/Scheduling, P/M, PdM, and root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies

· Good computer skills, including Microsoft applications and web-based applications such as Power BI, GEAC, Concur, Workday and related software

· Time management skills

· Ability to relocate to specified locations

· Excellent communications skills (verbal, written, and presentation)

· Agile, curious learner and authentic, credible teacher

· Financial acumen and knowledge of forecasting and managing budgets

Leadership Core Competencies:

Business and Company Acumen

Lead with honesty and integrity

Build bold and relevant strategies

Welcome and motivate change

Recognize the right outcomes and how they were achieved

Role model safety and wellness

Emotional Intelligence

Provide psychological safety

Be self-aware

Build relationships

Ask for and act on feedback

Respect diverse background and viewpoints

Lead in the Present; Eye to the Future

Commit to accountability

Coach people to their potential

Own talent development and placement

Turn problems into opportunities

Be resilient and flexible

Communicate, Communicate, Communicate

Practice transparency

Build relationships through respect

Be a curious learner and credible teacher

Influence in a proactive, positive way

Ensure cross functional awareness/decisions

ATS believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Pay Range

$113,039.72 — $150,719.64 USD

ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy here .   ATS se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los aspectos del empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados, independientemente de su edad, color, raza, religión, sexo (incluido el embarazo, identidad de género y orientación sexual), origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, información genética u otro estatus legalmente protegido. Revisión de la política de privacidad aquí here.

Job DescriptionJob Description

Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better.

Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, México y el Reino Unido. Somos profesionales en mantenimiento industrial y hacemos que las fábricas funcionen mejor.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

To Live and Lead Safety

· Takes responsibility for employee safety and wellness by deploying the ATS safety program and ensuring effective completion of safety training, observations, and incident investigations.

· Implements and actively supports all Beyond Zero initiatives

· Enables the growth of a customer safety culture by a fostering a safety partnership and sharing best practices

To Inspire and Provide Clarity on Vision and Strategy

· Motivates employees by communicating a clear vision that enables all employees to understand the rationale for, and the benefit of, both site-level and company-wide objectives

· Acts as an effective change agent, leading the implementation of strategic initiatives through positive team communications, appropriate action planning, and successful implementation activities

· Understands and appropriately articulates both ATS and customer strategies, providing the team with line of sight between team responsibilities and strategic outcomes

To Own Our ATS Culture

· Builds positive relationships with ATS employees, customers, and peers through open communication and role-modeling the ATS leadership core competencies of honesty and respect

· Sets a positive, influential standard for others and creates a constructive climate for their team

· Influences with transparency and use participative methods to ensure that decisions are understood and accepted

· Establishes a positive work environment through managing and personalizing onboarding; engaging in ongoing one-on-one communications; and recognizing individual contributions and achievements on a timely basis

· Adheres to policies and procedures and ensures that staff understands the rationale behind policies and processes

To Support Our Employees' Learning and Growth

· Leads and builds team capabilities by working with individuals on performance improvement, career planning, training, and skills development.

· Develops, communicates, and executes a Skills Matrix and Technician Training Plan

· Builds and maintains a succession plan for key positions (i.e., Supervisors, Supply Chain, P/S, RE)

To Ensure and Drive our Business Results

· Leads and ensures the Operating System is understood, reinforced, and embedded

· Develops and executes a site-specific maintenance plan per ATS standards

· Manages financial performance of the site (revenue, expenses, and profit) to achieve set objectives

· Develops and maintains effective relationships with all ATS business units, fully utilizing their services and ensuring cross-functional alignment

· Collaborates with and builds customer relationships to ensure priority alignment and proactively anticipates customer needs as the primary on site contact

· Ensures alignment of customer expectations and ATS site goals through management of site-specific contracts

· Communicates with the customer through daily, weekly, and monthly meetings and conducts a regular review of the performance metrics with the customer

· Drives a continuous improvement methodology and promotes cost savings

· Analyzes and reports on key performance indicators, completing root cause analyses and developing and executing action items while removing barriers and addressing issues

· Collaborates with sales and operations leadership to increase the scope of services

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies:

Essential KSAs:

· Bachelor's degree in technical, business, or a related field or seven years of operations / maintenance experience

· Three years of supervisory experience with a strong focus on development of employees

· Resilient and flexible, able to multitask and prioritize with an innate ability to understand and accept change and motivate others around change

· Highly tuned emotional intelligence with demonstrated ability to build relationships and lead teams with honesty and integrity to achieve goals

· Solid understanding of manufacturing / assembly work environment

· Business acumen

· Positive influencer with appropriate levels of organization.

· Strong customer focus with the ability to build positive business relationships and show a sense of urgency

Desirable KSAs

· Manufacturing maintenance experience with related certifications and training

· Good understanding of, and/or experience with, proactive/reliability maintenance processes, i.e., Planning/Scheduling, P/M, PdM, and root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies

· Good computer skills, including Microsoft applications and web-based applications such as Power BI, GEAC, Concur, Workday and related software

· Time management skills

· Ability to relocate to specified locations

· Excellent communications skills (verbal, written, and presentation)

· Agile, curious learner and authentic, credible teacher

· Financial acumen and knowledge of forecasting and managing budgets

Leadership Core Competencies:

Business and Company Acumen

Lead with honesty and integrity

Build bold and relevant strategies

Welcome and motivate change

Recognize the right outcomes and how they were achieved

Role model safety and wellness

Emotional Intelligence

Provide psychological safety

Be self-aware

Build relationships

Ask for and act on feedback

Respect diverse background and viewpoints

Lead in the Present; Eye to the Future

Commit to accountability

Coach people to their potential

Own talent development and placement

Turn problems into opportunities

Be resilient and flexible

Communicate, Communicate, Communicate

Practice transparency

Build relationships through respect

Be a curious learner and credible teacher

Influence in a proactive, positive way

Ensure cross functional awareness/decisions

ATS believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Pay Range$113,039.72—$150,719.64 USD

ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to , , , , , , veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy here.

ATS se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los aspectos del empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados, independientemente de su edad, , raza, religión, sexo (incluido el embarazo, identidad de género y orientación ), origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, información genética u otro estatus legalmente protegido. Revisión de la política de privacidad aquí here.

Location: Des Plaines, IL, 60018

Duration: 12 Months

Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Job Description: This position is Non Exempt. Hours over 40 will be paid at time and a half. Responsible for proper maintenance and operation of drug manufacturing equipment. Accurately weighing raw materials and active ingredients and combining them into.

By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Job Description

About the role:

As a Manufacturing Technician II, you will implement all processes in production while strictly following cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any applicable related regulations. You will have technical and administrative competence to organize and lead production activities. You will participate in both departmental projects and any quality working teams which may be applicable. Responsibilities include assisting with the movement of Flexbumin between the different stages of inspection to packaging within the value stream. In this role, you may act as line lead, and will ensure the line operates smoothly and keeps up with daily goals. In addition, you will document your process activities on routers or in the electronic batch management system (EBM). You will report to the Supervisor, Manufacturing. The role supports Takeda's mission by ensuring efficient and high-quality production processes.

How you will contribute:

• Maintain a safe and quality working environment

• Participate in Continuous Improvement Teams.

• Support manufacturing operations.

• Lead Manufacturing Technicians I in daily tasks.

• Operate general production equipment (such as Downstream Automated Packaging {DAP} lines, forklifts, and hoists).

• Move pallets to different rooms within the value stream.

• Communicate and work cross-functionally with other departments.

• Receive and distribute supplies into the production area.

• Follow cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines, and any other regulations.

• Complete relevant paperwork and electronic system prompts/tasks, following GDP/GMP guidelines.

• Perform daily cleaning of the production area to maintain in GMP fashion.

• Train new and existing employees/contractors on procedures.

• Communicate issues related to safety, quality, compliance and equipment to the manufacturing lead operator and supervisor.

• May perform other duties as assigned to enable team success and contribute toward professional development.

What you bring to Takeda:

? Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Associate degree with 1+ year in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing or packaging environment.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in operating and troubleshooting equipment (e.g., DAP lines, forklifts, hoists).

• Familiarity with cGMP, GDP, and electronic batch management systems.

• Experience handling and moving pharmaceutical products under contamination control protocols.

Leadership & Communication:

• Ability to guide and support junior team members during production activities.

• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate cross-functionally and report issues effectively.

• Problem Solving & Improvement:

• Able to identify deviations, assist with root cause analysis, and support continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).

Adaptability & Reliability:

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment with rotating 12-hour shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

• Committed to quality, safety, and meeting production goals.

• Physical & Safety Readiness:

• Able to lift/move up to 30 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in cleanroom/cold conditions with required PPE.

• Must follow strict gowning and allergen safety protocols (e.g., cephalosporin sensitivity).

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:

• Perform a combination of sedentary work and extended walking/standing during 12-hour shifts.

• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 lbs (with material handling assistance as needed).

• Perform repetitive motions (e.g., bending, squatting, reaching, twisting) throughout your shift.

• Work in cleanrooms, cold/wet areas, or other controlled environments requiring full gowning (no makeup, jewelry, nail polish, or artificial nails).

• Be exposed to moving machinery, confined spaces, and chemicals (e.g., alcohol, acids, buffers, Celite) that may require respiratory protection.

• Work across packaging, quality, and production rooms throughout the facility.

• Meet visual standards (20/20 near and distance vision, with or without correction) and must not be colorblind (if performing visual inspection).

• Be available to work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 rotation, including weekends, holidays, overtime, and off-shift hours as required.

• Be able to meet any immunization requirements and work safely around potential allergens (e.g., cephalosporins, if applicable).

Shift Requirements and Associated Compensation:

Shift Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotation, 5 :00 PM - 5:30 AM

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.

#GMSGQ #ZR1 #LI-MA1

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. Hourly Wage Range:

$18.85 - $29.62

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 - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.

About the Role:

The Lead Manufacturing Technician is responsible for executing all processes in production while strictly following cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations which could apply. You will participate in both departmental projects and any quality working teams which may be applicable. Under the general direction of the supervisor, this position shall oversee the hands-on execution of all activities in the production area. In addition to making routine revisions to documents, you will rewrite complex procedures or initiate new procedures as applicable. You will have enough applied technical knowledge to perform complex trouble shooting tasks and may even assist during the transfer of new technologies into manufacturing. The position requires technical and administrative competence to organize and lead production activities, including demonstrating leadership in cGMP compliance, and environmental health and safety skills.

How you will Contribute:

• Lead training efforts and mentoring for manufacturing tech progression from level 1-3

• Conduct safety Gemba's and provide coaching daily to ensure technicians are observing proper ergonomic techniques.

• Support all local manufacturing operations.

• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic systems such as (EBM, JDE, etc.)

• Operate general production equipment (such as Filling, Inspection, & Packaging equipment)

• Ensure relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines.

• Manually clean all portable equipment and small parts.

• Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams.

• Receive and distribute supplies into the production area.

• Monitor daily cleaning of the production area to maintain in GMP fashion.

• Assemble and operate filtration systems.

• Ensure all components necessary for Manufacturing are prepped and ready to meet schedule adherence in addition to setting up incoming shift for success.

• Troubleshoot process & equipment problems promptly to minimize Manufacturing downtime.

• Coordinate with other groups such as maintenance/metrology to ensure preventative maintenance is done per plan.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring to Takeda:

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

• Will speak, read, write, and follow detailed written and oral instructions in English.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and understanding of cGMP regulations.

• Procedural writing skills, required.

• Experienced with pharmaceutical production equipment including autoclave.

• Must be able to apply quantitative analysis to analyze process performance.

• Incumbent must be proficient in a variety of mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement.

• Highly effective interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment.

• Knowledgeable of chemical and biological safety procedures.

• Good computer skills

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:

• 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.

• 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.

#GMSGQ #ZR1 #LI-MA1

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:

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

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.

Job Exempt

Job Description

Job Title: Drug Manufacturing Technician

Requisition ID: ABOJP00041081

Location: Des Plaines, IL

Contract Duration: 07/07/2025 – 07/07/2026

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Hours per Week: 40

Pay Rate: $22.00/hr

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Health Care, 25K Life Insurance

Job Description:

This is a Non-Exempt position. Hours worked over 40 per week will be paid at time and a half.

The Drug Manufacturing Technician is responsible for the proper maintenance and operation of drug manufacturing equipment in a cGMP environment. Key tasks include accurately weighing and blending raw materials and active ingredients, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and ensuring all operations are documented per cGMP standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate drug manufacturing equipment effectively and safely.
• Accurately weigh raw materials and active ingredients.
• Blend materials according to formula and procedures.
• Maintain equipment and facility in a clean, good repair state.
• Complete work orders and batch records with minimal errors.
• Follow all procedures exactly, maintaining strict adherence to cGMP standards.
• Complete required training in a timely manner, including safety and cGMP.
• Capable of working independently or within a team.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Experience: Entry-level role – prior experience is helpful but not mandatory