Senior IT Manufacturing Systems Manager This is a pivotal role in our organization, responsible for the end-to-end management of manufacturing execution systems. As a seasoned professional with ten years of experience, you will be at the forefront of implementing and optimizing MES solutions to drive operational efficiency and cost savings. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, coupled with excellent leadership skills and the ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams. You will be expected to oversee the configuration, customization, and integration of MES platforms, ensuring seamless operations across production and business functions. - Key Responsibilities: - E nsure the MES system operates continuously, minimizing downtime and maintaining system uptime to support manufacturing operations. - O versee system configurations, customization, Dev Ops development, and integration of the MES with other enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with business goals. - T rack the MES's performance, proactively addressing bottlenecks or failures that could impact production efficiency. - L ead incident resolution, diagnosing issues in real-time and restoring MES functionality to minimize operational disruptions. - A ct as a liaison between IT and manufacturing teams to understand production needs and optimize MES performance and functionality. - O versee relationships with MES vendors, ensuring SLAs are met, troubleshooting is efficient, and necessary updates or customizations are delivered on time. - L ead application of updates, patches, and version upgrades to ensure the system is secure, reliable, and aligned with industry standards. - D evelop, implement, and test disaster recovery strategies to ensure fast restoration of MES in case of a failure or data loss. - M anage ongoing support, Custom Dev ops build, and resources to ensure MES users can effectively interact with the system and resolve basic issues. - E nsure that the MES adheres to industry regulations (e.g., FDA, ISO) and maintain comprehensive documentation for audits and process improvements. - I dentify and lead opportunities to enhance MES functionality or streamline production workflows, driving greater operational efficiency and cost savings. - R egularly communicate with senior management and other stakeholders about system health, incident reports, and improvement plans to ensure alignment with overall business objectives. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree - F luency in English - T en years of experience in manufacturing systems management and hands-on implementation in a Dev ops build and deployment environment - P roven ability to lead and manage IT projects and resources related to MES implementation, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring timely delivery within budget. - K nowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems platforms, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of manufacturing execution systems like Critical Manufacturing, SAP ME, Siemens Op-centre, or Rockwell FactoryTalk - E xperience in managing the underlying IT infrastructure (servers, networks, databases) that supports MES operations, ensuring system reliability and scalability - E xperience forecasting system growth and planning for infrastructure expansion to support future MES performance needs. - K nowledge of databases (SQL, Oracle, etc.), as MES platforms often rely on robust database systems to store and manage manufacturing data - A bility to lead and manage IT projects related to MES implementation, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring timely delivery within budget - E xperience integrating MES with other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, PLCs, SCADA) for seamless operations across production and business functions. - I n-depth knowledge of manufacturing workflows and processes, allowing for effective optimization and alignment of MES to meet business goals. - E xcellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and lead the IT team in achieving MES-related objectives. - S troung problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, agile environment. - A bility to design and deliver training programs to users, ensuring they understand MES functionality and can troubleshoot common issues. - U nderstanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO) and experience ensuring that the MES complies with industry standards and audits.