Continuous Improvement Specialist

BlackBerry Inc.; Miles (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Disability

401k Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

ABB is seeking a highly skilled SAP MES Program Manager to lead a portfolio of advanced manufacturing projects in the United States. You will guide implementation of MES/ERP integrations, provide technical leadership, and ensure on-time delivery with quality and budget adherence.

The role focuses on manufacturing execution, SAP ECC modules, and process optimization across multiple sites. You will collaborate with site teams, drive best practices, and present strategies and risks to senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 8 years’ SAP ERP and MES project experience.
• 8 years of project/change management, stakeholder communications, and configuring/troubleshooting SAP ERP ECC modules (QM, PP, VC).
• 5 years of experience in SAP ECC MM, EDI with external customers/vendors, Process Weaver for shipments, and ECC in discrete manufacturing with value-add metrics.
• 1 year in SAP ECC WM; S/4HANA upgrades and end-user training.

Responsibilities

• Manage the portfolio of business improvement projects (MES integration) and ensure benefits delivery on time and within budget.
• Provide guidance and support for MES and SAP ECC integration with manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Deliver documentation, deployment, configuration, and maintenance across development, test, and production environments.
• Drive best practices, cross-PGU collaboration, and reusable processes and tools across ABB.
• Lead risk management for the local unit and mitigate risks.
• Act as SME for MES, quality, and logistics across the HUB.
• Develop strategies, roadmaps, and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Coordinate cross-team handoffs and knowledge transfer during all project phases.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

SAP ERP ECC

QM module

PP module

VC module

MM module

EDI integration

Process Weaver

S/4HANA

End-user training

WM module

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Business Process Manager __

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

Manage the portfolio of business improvement projects (Advanced Manufacturing Site system tools heatmap) and ensure benefits delivery and execution of these projects with desired quality, on time, and within budget. Work closely with site teams responsible for manufacturing equipment to provide technical guidance and support in the integration of equipment for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and SAP ECC. Provide manufacturing execution systems operational support, documentation, administration, deployment, configuration, and maintenance for development, test, and production environments across manufacturing sites. Drive best practice sharing, cross-PGU collaboration, and reuse of processes, tools, and expert knowledge throughout the business, specifically in the arena of advanced manufacturing. Supervise risk management strategies for the local unit and ensure actions taken to mitigate and control risks. Perform subject matter expert role across the HUB in the arena of manufacturing execution, quality and logistics. Develop and present systems strategies, technical roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior leaders across ABB. Ensure efficient integration of processes and technologies from both a global and local operational unit perspective. Engage in all project phases to ensure effective handoffs and cross-team knowledge transfer. Develop and execute a Business Analysis strategy in the advanced manufacturing domain that are in line with business strategic objectives.

Key Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 8 years of experience implementing SAP ERP modules and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) projects.
• Must have 8 years of experience in each of the following: Performing project and change management role for mid-to-large size projects Facilitating communications between stakeholders and across organizational units; and Configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting SAP ERP ECC modules including Quality Module (QM), Production Planning module (PP), and Variant Configurator module (VC).
• Must have 5 years of experience in each of the following: Implementing SAP ECC module: Material Master module (MM) Configuring and implementing EDI communications with external customers and vendors Implementing and configuring Process Weaver application to support shipment activities; and Implementing SAP ECC in discrete manufacturing business models and documenting value-add improvements in operational and financial metrics.
• Must have 1 year of experience in each of the following: Implementing SAP ECC module: Warehouse module (WM); and Supporting S/4HANA upgrade projects and performing end-user training. Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

Position reports to Mebane, NC office.

Telecommuting permitted in accordance with company policy, but must live within commuting distance of stated office.

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

• Health, Life & Disability
• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program
• Retirement – 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
• Time off ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affairitive Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affairitive Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

Why ABB

Why ABB Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

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