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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manufacturing Systems and Master Data Administrator - **Company:** Orca Bio - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Systems, Information Systems, Data Integrity, Technical Data Management Systems, Warehouse Management Systems, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/manufacturing-systems-and-master-data-administrator-orca-9007027 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related discipline. * 3+ years of experience in manufacturing systems, supply chain systems, ERP/MES administration, manufacturing operations, or master data management. * Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cell therapy, gene therapy, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments. * Experience serving as a business owner or super user for ERP and/or MES systems. * Experience implementing or enhancing ERP/MES solutions in a manufacturing environment * Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills. * Experience with autologous or allogeneic cell therapy supply chains, preferred. * Certification in Production and Inventory Management or Logistics, such as APICS are a plus The anticipated annual salary range for this job is based on prior experience in the role/industry, education, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. For remote-based positions, this range may vary based on your local market. Full-time employment positions will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity and annual bonus, in addition to competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, PTO, 401(k) plan, life and accidental death and disability coverage, and parental leave benefits. Other perks include subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations. ## Description The Manufacturing Systems & Master Data Administrator serves as the business owner and super user for the company's Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and related manufacturing and supply chain applications. This role is responsible for governing manufacturing master data, driving system improvements, optimizing business processes, and ensuring system capabilities effectively support GMP manufacturing, inventory management, procurement, quality, planning, and commercial operations. The Administrator owns the creation and maintenance of manufacturing and supply chain master data, including material masters, inventory masters, Bills of Materials (BOMs), product specifications, packaging configurations, vendor master records, release testing requirements, and manufacturing data. In addition, this role leads continuous improvement initiatives for ERP/MES functionality, serves as the primary business liaison to Information Technology, Finance and Software vendors, and ensures business systems evolve to meet operational and regulatory needs. No direct reports., * Serve as the business owner / user for ERP, MES, and related manufacturing systems ensuring systems align with operational requirements and GMP compliance. + Develop and maintain manufacturing system standards, procedures, and work instructions. + Partner with IT and software vendors to resolve system issues and implement improvements. + Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), business validation activities, and deployment of system upgrades. + Develop business requirements and functional specifications for new capabilities and enhancements. + Own all material master records within Material Management (ERP/MES) systems. o Create and maintain raw materials, consumables, packaging, labels, and finished goods. o Create and maintain inventory attributes, storage conditions, shelf life, and lot control parameters. o Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs). o Maintain manufacturing recipes and packaging configurations (where applicable). o Maintain material specifications and approved supplier information. o Link release testing requirements and quality specifications to materials. o Create and maintain vendor master records in partnership with Procurement. o Manage units of measure, conversion factors, and planning parameters. o Support engineering changes, change controls, and product introductions. o Ensure data integrity and GMP compliance. o Coordinate master data changes and system changes across Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT, and Supply Chain. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) - [APIs and Architecture for scaling omnichannel payments](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/90-apis-and-architecture-for-scaling-omnichannel-payments) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023)