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# MES Specialist

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $87,300.0 - $137,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Digital Technology, SAP ERP, SAP (Applications), Information Technology, Workday, User Administration, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/nc/wilson/53454f0d-63c5-4ee1-b001-c4d9c8d211b2

## About the Role

Operations
Management
Automation
Innovation
Compassion
Benchmarking
Communication
Change Control
Lean Six Sigma
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Production Line
Digital Systems
Business Process
Computer Science
SAP Applications
Telephone Skills
Critical Thinking
Analytical Skills
Change Management
Influencing Skills
Workday (Software)
Policy Development
Personal Integrity
Workstation Design
Process Improvement
Contingent Workforce
Business Requirements
System Administration
Competency Management
Performance Management
Information Technology
Manufacturing Processes
Training And Development
Manufacturing Automation
Vulnerability Assessments
Business Process Analysis
Verbal Communication Skills
Good Manufacturing Practices
Business Process Improvement
Business Continuity Planning
Continuous Improvement Process
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Manufacturing Execution System (MES), * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or other technical degree and minimum (1) year MES administration of a major MES platform

 * Or High School diploma and three (3) years MES PAS-X administration experience.
 * Excellent written and oral communication skills.
 * Excellent facilitation, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Required Experience and Skills:

 * Proven record of analytical skills, problem solving and attention to detail.
 * High personal integrity, credibility, and energy
 * Excellent communication and influencing skills.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills
 * Strong information technology understanding.
 * Knowledge of manufacturing and acumen to translate manufacturing requirements into Automation/Digital Solution
 * Strong continuous improvement mindset with relevant background in autonomously building solutions that address key business opportunities.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

 * Knowledge of SAP
 * Previous MES System Administration Training
 * Experience in a production regulated industry.
 * Lean Six Sigma certifications, Benchmarking, Benchmarking, Business Process Analysis, Business Process Improvements, Business Requirements Management, Change Controls, Change Management, Communication, Competency Management, Conceptual Thinking, Controls Management, Data Analysis, Developing Others, Influencing Skills, Information Technology Applications, Interpersonal Relationships, Logical Thinking, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Operational Quality, Operations Support, Policy Development, Problem Solving, Procedure Adherence, Process Improvements {+ 7 more}, Innovation
Compassion
Benchmarking
Communication
Change Control
Lean Six Sigma
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Production Line
Digital Systems
Business Process
Computer Science
SAP Applications
Telephone Skills
Critical Thinking
Analytical Skills
Change Management
Influencing Skills
Workday (Software)
Policy Development
Personal Integrity
Workstation Design
Process Improvement
Contingent Workforce
Business Requirements
System Administration
Competency Management
Performance Management
Information Technology
Manufacturing Processes
Training And Development
Manufacturing Automation
Vulnerability Assessments
Business Process Analysis
Verbal Communication Skills
Good Manufacturing Practices
Business Process Improvement
Business Continuity Planning
Continuous Improvement Process
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

## Description

The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Specialist acts as a subject matter expert and administration person for MES. The MES Specialist's primary responsibility is to support and help sustain that the deployment of our Company standard MES system is successfully and compliantly designed, developed, deployed, and supported to maximize business benefits and are in line with site business process and technical standards.

 * The MES Specialist will have regular direct interaction with the Site Digital Steward, MBR authors, MES site organization, MES and SAP COE's, Tech Ops, Operations, Quality, and IT. The Specialist is responsible for following standard processes and procedures in performing their duties. These include cGMP regulations, SOPs and global business processes. The MES Specialist is responsible for activities that include the following:
 * Identifies and implements continuous process improvement opportunities.
 * Coordinates and approves relevant procedures for MES access and user management, performance management, qualifications and testing, may participate in vulnerability assessments, IT hardware to include workstation design and setup on the production lines, business continuity planning, obsolescence planning and the main site contact for MES upgrades and continuous system improvements.
 * Works with site and above site MES teams to sustain electronic Master Batch Records, stays relevant on MES training, coordinates site MES administration activities, knowledge of manufacturing processes, and standard MES configuration.
 * Is liaison to MES COE, AMS and Digital Manufacturing organizations.
 * Will be heavily involved in MES / MBR deployments at the site and assist in key project activities.
 * Executes the appropriate change control and MES site life-cycle actions and processes to assure the MES system is in a state of control and compliance.
 * Collaborates and assists with troubleshooting to efficiently resolve manufacturing problems, providing MES support to operations.
 * Knowledge of Quality Systems and Regulatory Standards to provide assurance and foster quality decisions with project teams and their site Quality unit.
 * Support other digital system initiatives such as OEE+ as needed.


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