Senior IT Manufacturing Execution Systems Manager

Medtronic; Norte; A distancia; USD 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in medical technology seeks a Senior IT Manufacturing Execution Systems Manager to oversee the MES team and ensure operational efficiency. The role involves managing system configurations, vendor relationships, and compliance with industry regulations, requiring strong leadership and technical skills.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Formación

• At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing systems management.
• Proven leadership in IT projects related to MES.
• Fluent in English.

Responsabilidades

• Ensuring continuous operation of the MES system.
• Overseeing system configurations and integration with other enterprise systems.
• Managing relationships with MES vendors.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Agile methodology

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

SQL

Oracle

Critical Manufacturing

SAP ME

Siemens Op-centre

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Descripción del empleo

At Medtronic, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Medtronic is among the largest medical technology companies in the world. Through innovation and collaboration, Medtronic helps to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Last year, our medical therapies for the treatment of over 40 major conditions improved the lives of more than 75 million people around the world.

The Senior IT Manufacturing Execution Systems Manager manages the specialist IT MES team involved in the deployment of Medtronic’s next-generation MES (Manufacturing Execution System) from Critical Manufacturing. This role is a key member of our Global Manufacturing Digital Transformation leadership team and is remote-based in Colombia.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

1. Ensuring continuous operation of the MES system, minimizing downtime, and supporting manufacturing operations.
2. Overseeing system configurations, customization, DevOps development, and integration of MES with other enterprise systems, aligning with business goals.
3. Monitoring MES performance and proactively addressing bottlenecks or failures impacting production efficiency.
4. Leading incident resolution and restoring MES functionality to minimize disruptions.
5. Acting as a liaison between IT and manufacturing teams to optimize MES performance and functionality.
6. Managing relationships with MES vendors, ensuring SLAs are met, troubleshooting is efficient, and updates or customizations are delivered on time.
7. Leading application of updates, patches, and version upgrades to maintain system security and reliability.
8. Developing and testing disaster recovery strategies for MES.
9. Managing ongoing support and resources to ensure effective MES user interaction and issue resolution.
10. Ensuring MES compliance with industry regulations (e.g., FDA, ISO) and maintaining documentation for audits and improvements.
11. Identifying opportunities to enhance MES functionality and streamline workflows for operational efficiency and cost savings.
12. Communicating regularly with senior management and stakeholders regarding system health, incident reports, and improvement plans.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Fluent in English.
3. At least ten years of experience in manufacturing systems management and hands-on implementation in a DevOps environment.
4. Proven leadership in IT projects related to MES implementation, upgrades, and integrations.
5. Knowledge of MES platforms such as Critical Manufacturing, SAP ME, Siemens Op-centre, or Rockwell FactoryTalk.
6. Experience managing IT infrastructure supporting MES, including servers, networks, and databases.
7. Experience forecasting system growth and planning infrastructure expansion.
8. Knowledge of databases like SQL and Oracle.
9. Ability to lead and manage IT projects ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
10. Experience integrating MES with enterprise systems like ERP, PLCs, and SCADA.
11. Deep understanding of manufacturing workflows and processes.
12. Excellent communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
13. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in an agile environment.
14. Ability to design and deliver user training on MES.
15. Understanding of regulatory standards (FDA, ISO) and experience ensuring MES compliance.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements describe the general nature of the work but are not exhaustive of all responsibilities and skills required.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package, supporting employees at every stage of their career and life.

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and aim to solve the most challenging health problems. Our mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life, driven by a global team of over 95,000 passionate people.

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