MES Implementation Manager

M&S Consulting; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

M&S Consulting is seeking a MES implementation/Lead BA to act as a bridge between business planning and shop floor execution, focusing on designing a robust digital framework.

The role includes managing the implementation of MES vendors, analyzing business needs, and optimizing production processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing system architecture and configuration of MES software. Remote work is possible but requires frequent travel to manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Experience managing MES implementation projects.
• Ability to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation process of selected MES vendor.
• Partner with teams to analyze business needs and design systems.
• Configure and deploy MES software to optimize processes.
• Define MES architectural vision and roadmap.

Skills

System architecture design

MES software configuration

Data analysis

Integration of MES and ERP

Job description

MES implementation/Lead BA

Job Overview

MES implementation/Lead BA is a crucial bridge between high-level business planning (ERP) and shop floor execution (PLCs/SCADA), designing a robust, scalable digital framework that enables real-time visibility, compliance, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation process of the selected MES vendor based on functionality, business fit, security and compliance, total cost of ownership, integration and scalability.
• Partnering with manufacturing, engineering and quality teams to analyze business needs and design a scalable and secure system architecture.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical design/specifications.
• Configure, test, and deploy MES software to optimize production/quality processes from raw materials to finished goods. Analysis of the SCADA data to map it to MES data structure.
• Design and implement integration between the MES, ERP and other quality systems.
• Define the MES architectural vision and roadmap to align with corporate manufacturing strategies, customer needs and digitalization goals.
• Establish and enforce MES-specific standards, governance frameworks, data modeling, and best practices globally.
• Co-lead COE for OT/MES.
• Manage daily operational support, troubleshoot system errors, and resolve incidents to minimize production downtime.

Can be remote, but will require frequent travel to manufacturing sites.

M& S Consulting proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.