Senior Manufacturing Digitalization Lead — MES & SAP
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Job summary
A leading Chemistry lab in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Senior Production Systems & Digitalization Lead to enhance their digital manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in both engineering and IT, guiding the implementation of MES platforms and automation systems. Responsibilities include managing production applications and leading software integration projects. This position offers a negotiable salary and the opportunity to contribute to the company's digital transformation initiatives.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years' experience in manufacturing, production IT, automation, or industrial digitalization.
- Dual-discipline experience (engineering and IT) essential.
- Proven track record in leading SAP-related system integration.
- Hands-on experience with MES platforms and SCADA systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the production application and server landscape.
- Ensure long-term system performance, reliability, and cybersecurity.
- Lead SAP-to-plant software integration projects.
- Drive the digitization of manual processes using Microsoft Power Platform.
Skills
Engineering experience
IT skills
Experience with MES platforms
Automation systems knowledge
Project leadership
Cybersecurity awareness
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Information Systems
Tools
Microsoft Power Platform
SQL/Oracle databases
Wonderware/AVEVA
SCADA systems
Job description
A leading Chemistry lab in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Senior Production Systems & Digitalization Lead to enhance their digital manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in both engineering and IT, guiding the implementation of MES platforms and automation systems. Responsibilities include managing production applications and leading software integration projects. This position offers a negotiable salary and the opportunity to contribute to the company's digital transformation initiatives.
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