MES Manager

Hyundai MOBIS Alabama, LLC-Savannah Plant; Richmond Hill (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai MOBIS Alabama, LLC-Savannah Plant seeks a dedicated MES Manager to lead design, implementation, operation and continuous improvement of MES across manufacturing plants. You will oversee governance, system performance, and integration with ERP/SCADA/PLC while managing MES teams and project delivery.

The role requires strong technical leadership, production insight, and the ability to coordinate across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, ERP, and IT teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years in Manufacturing Systems / MES.
• Minimum 3+ years of SQL usage or DBA-related roles.
• Experience leading MES governance and cross-plant initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of business and manufacturing requirements and define MES solutions.
• Oversee system design, configuration, and customization of MES applications.
• Ensure validation, testing, and readiness before production deployment.
• Lead MES implementation and deployment across plants.
• Manage integration between MES and ERP, SCADA, PLC, and automation systems.
• Lead system testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during implementation.
• Oversee MES Operators staffing, shift coverage, and daily operation management.
• Govern system lifecycle and change management processes.
• Lead system development and enhancement projects as Project Manager.

Skills

MES system management

Project management

System leadership

SQL usage

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS-SQL

C#

JAVA

Job description

The MES (Manufacturing Execution System) is a core manufacturing system that manages and monitors production processes, collects shop floor data, and provides real-time visibility into manufacturing operations. The MES Manager is responsible for leading the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of MES for manufacturing plants. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and business understanding to ensure stable system operation, drive process optimization, and support production activities. This role serves as both a technical leader and operational manager, overseeing MES governance across multiple plants while leading the System Section as a functional head. MOBIS Corporate Center America will be aiding in the hiring progress for this job position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of business and manufacturing requirements and define MES solutions aligned with operational needs.
• Oversee system design, configuration, and customization of MES applications.
• Ensure validation, testing, and readiness of MES systems prior to production deployment.
• Lead MES implementation and deployment across manufacturing plants.
• Manage integration between MES and related systems (ERP, SCADA, PLC, and automation systems).
• Oversee system testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during implementation.
• Take full ownership of MES system performance, availability, and operational stability.
• Manage system downtime, incident tracking, and non-operation issues.
• Ensure timely resolution of system errors and production-related issues.
• Coordinate system upgrades, patches, and security improvements MSV-FM-HR-028 Date: 2/24/2026 Revision No.: 1.0.
• Manage MES Operators to ensure system operation aligns with production schedules.
• Oversee MES Operator staffing, shift coverage, and daily operation management to ensure continuous system support aligned with production requirements.
• Oversee MES database performance, stability, and integrity across systems.
• Analyze production processes and MES data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive system-based process improvements, including automation and efficiency enhancement.
• Review, prioritize, and implement user requirements for MES improvements.
• Lead communication and collaboration with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, ERP, and IT teams.
• Manage development request intake, prioritization, and decision-making.
• Coordinate system change requests and business requirements.
• Ensure alignment of MES functionality with operational and business needs.
• Serve as Program Manager for MES systems across multiple plants.
• Manage system versions, feature alignment, and rollout strategies.
• Ensure consistency and standardization of MES functions across sites.
• Govern system lifecycle and change management processes.
• Lead system development and enhancement projects as Project Manager.
• Manage project scope, schedule, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Ensure successful deployment and stabilization of MES projects.
• Ensure system documentation is properly managed (configuration, procedures, troubleshooting guides).
• Oversee MES user training and standard operating procedures.
• Establish governance for system usage and knowledge management.
• Serve as Head of System Section, responsible for MES and system team management.
• Manage team workload, performance, and capability development.
• Manage system operation contracts, vendor coordination, and cost/payment processes.
• Oversee outsourcing services related to system operation.
• Take ownership of system issue management, escalation handling, and operational reporting.

AUTHORITY & SCOPE

This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and elevate matters as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Yes

Qualifications

Required And Preferred For This Position.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years or more of experience in Manufacturing Systems / MES
• Minimum 3 years or more of experience in SQL usage or DBA-related roles

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience in MES system management, project management, or system leadership roles
• Experience supporting systems in manufacturing or production environments

Preferred Education & Experience

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in MES system improvement and requirement development
• Knowledge of programming and database management (MS-SQL, C#, JAVA)
• Experience in system and database performance optimization
• Experience in interface development for equipment automation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing environment preferred

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

• none

Working Conditions

This position is primarily office-based and may require occasional travel or extended hours based on business needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform essential function.