SAP Manufacturing Lead

Apex Systems; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K program

HSA (Health Savings Account)

EAP—Counseling services

Corporate discounts

Certification discounts

Training & development program

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing Lead to drive end-to-end manufacturing process design and implementation in a complex transformation. The role requires senior functional expertise, strong PP/MRP knowledge, and the ability to engage with client executives and technical teams.

You will lead workshops, design and optimize master data, and ensure seamless integration between SAP S/4HANA and MES.

Qualifications

• Extensive functional experience with SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing / Production Planning (PP).
• Strong end-to-end understanding of manufacturing processes from demand and production planning through shop-floor execution and quality.
• Hands-on functional expertise with MRP, production orders, BOMs, routings, work centers, production confirmations, subcontracting, batch management, serialization, and QM.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end manufacturing processes within SAP S/4HANA, including Production Planning, MRP, Production Orders, BOMs, routings, work centers, confirmations, subcontracting, batch management, serialization, and QM.
• Serve as the functional lead for S/4HANA manufacturing capabilities: Demand Management, MRP, Make-to-Order/Stock, Engineering Change Management, Variant Configuration.
• Lead workshops, gather requirements, perform fit-gap analyses, design solutions, configure, test, and deploy.
• Define and optimize manufacturing master data structures (BOMs, routings, work centers, production versions, material masters).
• Drive integration between SAP S/4HANA and MES and other shop-floor technologies.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Manufacturing Processes

Production Planning (PP)

MES integration

Stakeholder management

C-level communication

Tools

MES integrations

SAP ecosystem

Job description

Job#: 3058304

Job Description:

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing Lead to drive end-to-end manufacturing process design and implementation within a complex transformation environment. This individual will serve as a senior functional and process expert, partnering with client executives, business stakeholders, technical teams, and other workstream leaders to design and deliver scalable manufacturing solutions.

The ideal candidate combines deep SAP S/4HANA manufacturing expertise with strong knowledge of production planning, shop-floor operations, MES integration, and manufacturing master data. This person must be comfortable driving decisions, challenging existing processes, and leading C-level client discussions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end manufacturing processes within SAP S/4HANA, including:
  • Production Planning and Execution
  • Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
  • Production Orders
  • Bills of Material (BOM)
  • Routings and Work Centers
  • Production Confirmations
  • Batch Management and Serialization
  • Subcontracting
  • Quality Management (QM)
• Serve as the functional lead for S/4HANA manufacturing capabilities, including:
  • Demand Management
  • MRP and material planning
  • Make-to-Order (MTO)
  • Make-to-Stock (MTS)
  • Engineer-to-Order (ETO)
  • Engineering Change Management (ECM)
  • Variant Configuration
• Lead manufacturing process workshops, requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, solution design, configuration strategy, testing, and deployment activities.
• Define and optimize manufacturing master data structures, including BOMs; routings, work centers, production versions, material masters, and related dependencies.
• Drive integration between SAP S/4HANA and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and other shop-floor technologies.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, procurement, quality, operations, and technology teams to ensure manufacturing processes operate effectively across functional boundaries.
• Lead senior-level client discussions and communicate complex SAP and manufacturing concepts to C-suite executives, business leaders, and technical stakeholders.
• Provide functional leadership across multiple teams, identify dependencies and risks, resolve process and design issues, and drive decisions to completion.
• Operate effectively in a startup-like, high-growth environment where requirements may evolve quickly and individuals are expected to take ownership beyond traditional role boundaries.
• Adapt solution designs and delivery approaches based on changing client priorities, business requirements, and implementation challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive functional experience with SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing / Production Planning (PP).
• Strong end-to-end understanding of manufacturing processes from demand and production planning through shop-floor execution and quality.
• Hands-on functional expertise with MRP, production orders, BOMs, routings, work centers, production confirmations, subcontracting, batch management, serialization, and QM.
• Strong experience with MTO, MTS, ETO, Engineering Change Management, and Variant Configuration.
• Experience integrating SAP S/4HANA with MES and shop-floor systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale SAP manufacturing transformation initiatives.
• Ability to translate business requirements into SAP process and solution designs.
• Strong consultative and client-facing skills with experience presenting recommendations and leading discussions with C-level executives.
• Proven ability to influence and drive cross-functional teams without relying solely on direct authority.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-pace environment with changing requirements and priorities.

Company Culture and Benefits

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.