Manufacturing Systems & Master Data Manager

Orca-Bio; California (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO equity

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

PTO

401(k)

Life and disability coverage

Parental leave

Subsidized lunches and snacks at on‑s‑

Job summary

Orca Bio seeks a Manager of Manufacturing Systems & Master Data to own MES and related systems, governing master data for materials, BOMs, packaging, vendor records, and testing requirements. This role partners with IT, Finance, and vendors to ensure compliant operations across GMP manufacturing and supply chain.

You will drive continuous improvement of ERP/MES functionality, lead UAT, and coordinate data changes across key departments to support inventory, procurement, quality, and planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing systems, ERP/MES administration, or master data management.
• Experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical/biotech environments.
• Experience as business owner or super user for ERP and/or MES systems.
• APICS certification or related logistics certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as business owner / user for ERP, MES, and related manufacturing systems ensuring GMP alignment.
• Own all material master records within ERP/MES systems including BOMs and vendor records.
• Lead system improvements, UAT, and deployment of upgrades; develop business requirements and specs.
• Coordinate master data changes across Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or related

Tools

ERP/MES software

Job description

Orca Bio seeks a Manager of Manufacturing Systems & Master Data to own MES and related systems, governing master data for materials, BOMs, packaging, vendor records, and testing requirements. This role partners with IT, Finance, and vendors to ensure compliant operations across GMP manufacturing and supply chain.

You will drive continuous improvement of ERP/MES functionality, lead UAT, and coordinate data changes across key departments to support inventory, procurement, quality, and planning.