MES Operations Manager

Biosource Recruiting - Boston, MA

Full-time

Boston, MA

About the position

The MES Operations Manager will lead the implementation and ongoing management of the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) platform, acting as a key liaison between production floor operations, technical development teams, and senior management. This role requires deep expertise in MES technologies to drive system adoption and best practices across various teams, ensuring effective use and continuous improvement of the system.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary subject matter expert on the MES platform, offering insights and guidance to optimize its use.
• Engage with plant personnel to gather requirements, identify challenges, and explore opportunities for system enhancement and training.
• Create comprehensive training materials and conduct training sessions to ensure the effective use of the MES system.
• Manage the rollout of new features, coordinating with corporate and plant teams for seamless integration.
• Align user requests with organizational goals, prioritizing system improvements and feature enhancements accordingly.
• Monitor system updates and communicate changes and enhancements to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical teams to integrate and test new functionalities, ensuring a unified system experience.
• Advise corporate and plant management on maximizing system capabilities to drive process and productivity enhancements.
• Mentor manufacturing managers and leaders in adopting new technologies to foster continuous development.

Requirements

• Proven experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in manufacturing, focusing on continuous improvement, maintenance, operations, or engineering.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for collaboration across diverse teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Project management experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Ignition by Inductive Automation MES is beneficial.
• Prior experience with MES products from Aveva, Rockwell, or another SCADA vendor is also a plus.