Job Title: Senior IT Manufacturing Execution Systems Manager We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our Specialist IT MES Team. This individual will be responsible for the management of deployment of next-generation MES from Critical Manufacturing, ensuring seamless integration with other enterprise systems. Key Responsibilities: - Ensure continuous operation of the MES system, minimizing downtime and maintaining system uptime to support manufacturing operations - Oversee system configurations, customization, Dev Ops development, and integration of the MES with other enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with business goals - Track the MES's performance, proactively addressing bottlenecks or failures that could impact production efficiency - Lead incident resolution, diagnosing issues in real-time and restoring MES functionality to minimize operational disruptions - Act as a liaison between IT and manufacturing teams to understand production needs and optimize MES performance and functionality - Oversee relationships with MES vendors, ensuring SLAs are met, troubleshooting is efficient, and necessary updates or customizations are delivered on time - Lead Application of updates, patches, and version upgrades to ensure the system is secure, reliable, and aligned with industry standards - Develop, implement, and test disaster recovery strategies to ensure fast restoration of MES in case of a failure or data loss - Manage ongoing support, Custom Dev ops build, and resources to ensure MES users can effectively interact with the system and resolve basic issues - Ensure that the MES adheres to industry regulations (e.g., FDA, ISO) and maintain comprehensive documentation for audits and process improvements Requirements: - Bachelor's degree - Fluent in English - Ten years of experience in manufacturing systems management and hands-on implementation in a Dev ops build and Deployment environment - Proven ability to lead and manage IT projects and resources related to MES implementation, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring timely delivery within budget - Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems platforms, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of manufacturing execution systems like Critical Manufacturing, SAP ME, Siemens Op-centre, or Rockwell FactoryTalk - Experience in managing the underlying IT infrastructure (servers, networks, databases) that supports MES operations, ensuring system reliability and scalability - Experience forecasting system growth and planning for infrastructure expansion to support future MES performance needs - Knowledge of databases (SQL, Oracle, etc.), as MES platforms often rely on robust database systems to store and manage manufacturing data - Ability to lead and manage IT projects related to MES implementation, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring timely delivery within budget - Experience integrating MES with other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, PLCs, SCADA) for seamless operations across production and business functions - In-depth knowledge of manufacturing workflows and processes, allowing for effective optimization and alignment of MES to meet business goals - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and lead the IT team in achieving MES-related objectives - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, agile environment - Ability to design and deliver training programs to users, ensuring they understand MES functionality and can troubleshoot common issues - Understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO) and experience ensuring that the MES complies with industry standards and audits About Us: At Medtronic, we are committed to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. We offer a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Our mission unites a global team of passionate people who experiment, create, build, improve, and solve. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.