MES APPLICATION MANAGER

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America seeks a seasoned MES Application Manager to oversee IT software solutioning and MES process definition within the Sequencing Center (3DS/Apriso). The role requires strong leadership, ERP/WMS/MES expertise, and data governance across enterprise systems.

Responsibilities include leading system implementations, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align IT with business goals while driving process improvements

Qualifications

• ERP, CRM, WMS and other business systems proficiency.
• Ability to align IT initiatives with business goals across departments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to improve processes via technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the lifecycle of ERP, WMS, MES systems and other enterprise applications.
• Lead system implementation, upgrades, and integrations; coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze business processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose tech-driven improvements.
• Serve as liaison between IT and other departments; communicate capabilities to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity and governance across systems; enforce policies.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, evaluate new technologies.
• Develop training programs and manage support to ensure high user satisfaction.
• Provide regular reporting on system performance, ROI, and metrics.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions.

Skills

ERP systems

CRM systems

WMS systems

Data analysis

Cloud platforms

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

MBA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Project management tools

Data analysis tools

Cloud computing platforms

Job description

Summary

The MES Application Manager will oversee YMMC IT software solutioning and MES process definition within the YMMC Sequencing Center (3DS/Apriso) application.

Job Code: 9916631

Band: M00197 - B4

EEOC Classification: 2- Professionals

FLSA Status: E-Exempt

Responsibilities

• System Management: Oversee the lifecycle of ERP, WMS, MES systems including , other enterprise supply chain applications. Ensure these system s and solutions developed meet business needs and are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Project Leadership: Lead system implementation, upgrades, and integrations projects as necessary . Coordinate with YMMC IT and C ross- F unctional business teams to ensure project milestones are achieved and within established budget ing .
• Process Optimization: Analyze current business processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend solutions that leverage technology to enhance operational productivity and process quality.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the liaison between YMMC IT and other departments to understand their needs, ensuring systems align with business objectives. Communicate system capabilities and limitations effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Data Integrity: Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across all business systems. Develop and enforce data governance policies.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with software vendors, negotiate contracts, and evaluate new technologies or upgrades that could benefit the company.
• Training and Support: Develop training programs for users, manage the support team to resolve system issues promptly, and maintain high user satisfaction.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all systems comply with legal and regulatory standards. Provide regular reporting on system performance, ROI, and other metrics relevant to business operations.
• Innovation: Keep abreast of emerging technologies in business systems and propose innovative solutions that could give the company a competitive edge.

Qualifications

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of ERP, CRM, WMS, and other business systems. Demonstrated p roficiency in project management tools , data analysis, and familiarity with cloud computing platforms .
• Business Acumen: Proven ability to align YMMC IT initiatives with business goals, and provide understanding of business processes across departments.
• Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills. Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of improving business processes through technology.

E Ducation/Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years in I nformation Technology, Supply Chain or related technical business systems management , with at least 5 years in a leadership role preferred.
• Education: Bachelor ’ s Degree in Information Systems , Computer Science , Supply Chain or related technical field. MBA or equivalent preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/REQUIREMENTS

• The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this job, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, the above is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.

• Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.