System Program Mgr. (SAP / MES)

Johnson Controls; Victoria de Durango; On-site; MXN 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities and professional/

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a seasoned COE Manager to drive ERP system implementation and manufacturing engineering activities across satellite departments. You will ensure standard cost reporting and perpetual inventory while leading a cross-functional COE to share best practices and provide training.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing and ERP/MRP expertise, with strong leadership and a proactive change-agent mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field.
• 8+ years of Management experience.
• 8+ years of Manufacturing experience.
• ERP system implementation active participation.
• Extensive knowledge of MRP and ERP systems.
• Ability to analyze and write reports and procedures.
• MBA preferred though not required.
• APICS Certification preferred though not required.
• Knowledge of computerised information systems and manufacturing material flow.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage ERP systems and Manufacturing Engineering activities to fully implement ERP and report standard cost and perpetual inventory.
• Oversee COE services across departments from project start to closure.
• Lead the COE to provide best practices, research, support and training.
• Develop and implement plant layouts matching ERP systems including SCM setups, work centers, product families and routings with cycle times using lean tools (5S, standardized work, Kaizen).
• Provide feedback during initial validation stage to achieve standard cost reporting and perpetual inventory.

Skills

ERP systems

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Lean manufacturing

5S Kaizen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MBA preferred

APICS Certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

What you will do?

Responsible for the COE overall performance providing to the manufacturing plants the best practices for implementing a full ERP system, optimizing the resources and systems available, evaluating current situation for obtaining the standard cost and perpetual inventory with the most accurate numbers and providing the solutions to fix the identified gaps.

How you will do it?

Under general direction, manages overall ERP systems and Manufacturing Engineering activities to have the ERP system fully implemented and able to report standard cost and perpetual inventory.

As a SCE and ME COE Manager: you will hold direct accountability of the COE services provided to the multiple satellite company departments participating on a specific project from the beginning to the closure of the project. As a manager of the center of excellence, you will lead the department to provide best practices, research, support and/or training for a focus area. The COE isan organization that works across business units (BUs) or product lines within a BU and has a leading-edge knowledge and competency in that area. It is comprised of highly skilled individuals and experts, who disseminate knowledge in an organization and share best practices from development to implementation. This role will hold broad responsibility for developing and implementing the proper manufacturing plant layout matching describing the ERP systems including the SCM set ups and parameters needed plus work centers, product families, validating the drawings, developing the routings with all proper cycle times using the most advance lean manufacturing tools such 5S, standardized work Kaizen and immediately providing feedback for the findings during the initial validation stage. As a result of the above-described activities the organization will be able to report the standard cost and have a full perpetual inventory.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of study
• 8+ years of Management experience
• 8 + years of Manufacturing experience
• ERP system implementation active participation
• Extensive knowledge and experience with MRP and ERP systems.
• Must be able to analyze and interpret complex technical procedures, business periodicals, and journals as well as write reports and procedure manuals.
• Degree in Business or equivalent field.
• MBA preferred though not required.
• APICS Certification preferred though not required.
• In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement, finance and distribution) and a superior understanding of manufacturing material flow in a plant.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• Must be a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment.
• Must have solid interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate staff and to interact with various departments throughout the organization.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and supporting business processes and the ability to effectively communicate and drive change in a manufacturing environment, across levels in the organization and extending to internal and external partners, is critical.
• Ability to understand and clarify business needs and develop processes that achieve business objectives is a must.
• Extended knowledge of ERP business systems and experience as business analyst helping to design and document processes, including implementing supporting IT tools, preferred.
• SAP experience.

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.

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