IT MES (Manager)

Kryon Technology Chittoor; Chevuri; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kryon Technology Chittoor is seeking an experienced IT/Manufacturing IT leader to drive the design, build, and deployment of scalable MES solutions across multiple facilities. You will shape the MES roadmap and ensure alignment with business goals while integrating ERP/PLM with shop-floor automation.

The role requires hands-on MES platform expertise, strong governance, and collaboration with OT to optimize workflows and data security across the manufacturing landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/IE or related field.
• 8+ years IT/manufacturing IT with 5+ years MES experience.
• 3+ years leading development teams and delivering MES projects.
• Knowledge of ISA-95/ISA-88, Industry 4.0, and Agile/DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT team in designing, building, deploying scalable MES solutions.
• Drive MES roadmap, end-to-end project delivery, and digital shop-floor strategy.
• Direct integrations MES with ERP/PLM and shop-floor automation (SCADA, PLC, IoT, OPC UA).
• Establish software architecture, QA processes, and vendor governance.
• Collaborate with OT and plant engineering to optimize production workflows and data security.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / IT / Industrial Engineering

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

MES platforms: Siemens, Rockwell, SAP ME/MII, AVEVA

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and mentor an IT team in designing, building, and deploying scalable MES solutions across manufacturing facilities.
• MES Roadmap & Delivery: Drive end-to-end MES project execution and define the long-term shop-floor digital strategy aligned with business goals.
• System Integration: Direct integrations between MES, enterprise systems (ERP/PLM), and shop-floor automation (SCADA, PLC, IoT, OPC UA).
• Technical Governance: Establish software architecture, coding standards, QA processes, and vendor management best practices.
• Operational Excellence: Partner with OT and plant engineering teams to optimize production workflows, maintain high system availability, and ensure data security.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, IT, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in IT/Manufacturing IT, with 5+ years in MES implementation and 3+ years managing/leading development teams.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with major MES platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, SAP ME/MII, AVEVA), standard databases (SQL Server/Oracle), and integration frameworks.
• Standards & Methodologies: In-depth knowledge of ISA-95/ISA-88 standards, Industry 4.0 concepts, and Agile/DevOps development models.
• Soft Skills: Excellent cross-functional communication, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to bridge IT and shop-floor operational needs.