MES Application Supervisor

UNAVAILABLE; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America seeks an Application Manager to oversee MES/ERP solutions within the Sequencing Center (3DS/Apriso). You will lead system lifecycle, upgrades, and integrations across IT and business teams.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in IT or supply chain systems with at least 5 years in leadership; a Bachelor's in IS/CS/SC is required, MBA preferred. Emphasis on data governance, vendor management, and ROI delivery.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in Information Technology, Supply Chain or related technical business systems management
• At least 5 years in a leadership role
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee the lifecycle of ERP, WMS, MES systems and other enterprise applications to ensure scalability, security and efficiency
• Lead system implementations, upgrades and integrations; coordinate with IT and cross‑functional teams
• Analyze current business processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose technology‑driven improvements
• Engage stakeholders to ensure systems align with business objectives and communicate capabilities to non‑technical audiences
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity and governance across all systems
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts and evaluate new technologies
• Develop training programs for users and manage the support team to resolve issues
• Provide regular reporting on system performance, ROI and other metrics
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies to gain a competitive edge

Skills

ERP/CRM/WMS

Project management

Data analysis

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Supply Chain

MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

Job Code: 9916631

Band:M00197 - B4

EEOC Classification: 2- Professionals

FLSA Status:E-Exempt

SUMMARY:

TheMES Application Managerwill overseeYMMC IT software solutioning and MESprocess definitionwithin theYMMCSequencing Center(3DS/Apriso) application.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• System Management:Oversee the lifecycle ofERP, WMS, MESsystems including,other enterprisesupply chainapplications. Ensure these systems and solutions developedmeet business needs and are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Project Leadership:Lead system implementation, upgrades, and integrations projectsas necessary. Coordinate withYMMC IT and Cross-Functionalbusinessteams to ensure project milestones areachievedand withinestablishedbudgeting.
• Process Optimization:Analyze current business processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend solutions that leverage technology to enhanceoperationalproductivity andprocessquality.
• Stakeholder Engagement:Act as the liaison betweenYMMCIT 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical Skills:Strong understanding of ERP, CRM,WMS,and other business systems.Demonstrated proficiency inproject management tools, data analysis, and familiarity withcloud computing platforms.
• Business Acumen:Proven ability to alignYMMCIT initiatives with businessgoals,andprovideunderstanding 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience:Minimum of7-10years in Information Technology, Supply Chainorrelated technicalbusiness systems management, with at least5years in aleadership rolepreferred.
• Education:Bachelor’s Degree inInformation Systems,Computer Science,Supply Chainor relatedtechnicalfield.MBAor 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 opportunityemployer,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 cityordinance;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.