MES Functional Consultant

Deloitte France; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte seeks a MES Functional Consultant for the US Supply Chain & Network Operations team to drive manufacturing transformation initiatives by aligning shop floor operations with business requirements and digital enablement solutions.

You will gather requirements, define use cases for batch records, traceability, and non-conformance, and collaborate with IT and operations teams to deploy and train users across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Business.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, process improvement, or consulting.
• Experience with end-to-end manufacturing processes, including production, quality, maintenance, and inventory.
• Experience working in plant environments supporting discrete or process manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business and functional requirements for manufacturing transformation initiatives.
• Define use cases for work order execution, electronic batch records, genealogy and traceability, and non-conformance management.
• Support shop floor digitization and operational excellence programs across production, quality, maintenance, and inventory processes.
• Collaborate with technical teams on system configuration and integration with ERP, automation, and data platforms.
• Participate in testing, deployment, hypercare, training, and user adoption across project phases.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Detail-oriented

Project leadership

Time management

Professional demeanor

Deadline-oriented

Guidance to others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/SCM/Manufacturing/Business

Tools

Opcenter

Apriso

AVEVA

FactoryTalk

ISA-95/ISA-88

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

MES Functional Consultant

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/14/2026.

Work you'll do

As a MES Functional Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation on the US Supply Chain & Network Operations team, you will be responsible for supporting manufacturing transformation initiatives for industrial clients by aligning shop floor operations, business requirements, and digital enablement solutions.

• Gather and document business and functional requirements for manufacturing process transformation initiatives
• Define use cases for work order execution, electronic batch records, genealogy and traceability, and non-conformance management
• Support shop floor digitization and operational excellence programs across production, quality, maintenance, and inventory processes
• Collaborate with technical teams on system configuration and integration with enterprise resource planning, automation, and data platform environments
• Participate in testing, deployment, hypercare, training, and user adoption activities across project delivery phases

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

Our team helps clients transform their value chains into competitive advantages. We drive efficiency, improve flexibility, and increase responsiveness through proactive insights and decision-making. We advise, implement, and operate transformational solutions that bring world-class supply network and operational capabilities to our clients. We provide operational know-how, digital technologies, advanced analytics, and industry-specific hybrid solutions to deliver unprecedented client value. Additionally, we improve operations, product, and material flow across the breadth of the value chain and create greater supply network synergy and value.

You will work closely with operations leaders, plant managers, and IT teams to design and implement solutions that enhance production efficiency, quality, visibility, and traceability across the manufacturing value chain.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Business
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, process improvement, or consulting
• Experience with end-to-end manufacturing processes, including production, quality, maintenance, and inventory
• Experience working in plant environments supporting discrete manufacturing or process manufacturing operations
• Experience translating manufacturing requirements into business and functional requirements
• Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

• Experience in Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Automotive and Defense, or Industrial Manufacturing
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with manufacturing execution system platforms, including Opcenter, Apriso, AVEVA, or FactoryTalk
• Experience with ISA-95 or ISA-88 frameworks
• Experience supporting Industry 4.0, Internet of Things, or smart factory initiatives
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Jira, or Agile project management tools

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $91,100 to $179,500.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.