MES Manager

MES Manager

Summary:

The MES CoE Manager leads the strategy, standardization, deployment, and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Execution Systems across a discrete manufacturing facility. This role ensures MES supports operational excellence, data integrity, and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define MES strategy, standards, and governance for the facility or network.
• Own MES architecture, integrations, roadmaps, and system performance.
• Lead MES implementations, upgrades, and enhancement projects end‑to‑end.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, IT/OT, and Supply Chain teams.
• Provide Level 3 functional expertise, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis.
• Drive process standardization and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, cybersecurity, and audit requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Information Systems; Master’s preferred.
• 12–15 years’ experience in MES, manufacturing IT/OT, or digital manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of discrete manufacturing processes and MES platforms (e.g., Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell, SAP ME, Aveva/MES) and Home grown MES.
• Experience with ERP/SCADA/PLC integrations and ISA‑95‑based architectures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Green Field implementation expertise

Preferred Skills / Certifications

• PMP/PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL
• MES platform certifications
• Industry 4.0 or digital manufacturing certifications