Manager, MES Development

Marmon Holdings, Inc. • Hartselle, AL

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About The Position

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. The Manager, MES Development at Cerrowire leads the design, development, deployment, and support of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Operational Technology (OT) solutions that enable real-time production visibility, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across Cerrowire manufacturing facilities. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people leadership and serves as the technical owner of MES platforms while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and IT.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of MES or manufacturing systems development experience.
• 2+ years in a technical or team leadership role.
• Experience with MES platforms (Ignition, FactoryTalk, Opcenter, or similar).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and PLC-driven environments.
• Experience integrating MES with ERP systems (Sage X3 preferred).
• Strong SQL and application development skills (Python, C#, Java).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in wire, cable, or discrete manufacturing.
• Experience with Power BI or real-time manufacturing dashboards.
• Familiarity with ISA-95 / Purdue Model concepts.
• Experience supporting multi-site MES deployments.
• Knowledge of OT networking and cybersecurity practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of MES applications supporting real-time line status, downtime, scrap reporting, traceability, and operator workflows.
• Define MES standards, integration patterns, and coding best practices.
• Integrate MES with PLCs, Sage X3 ERP, OT data sources, and Power BI reporting.
• Lead and mentor MES developers; perform code reviews and technical coaching.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve OEE, downtime, and scrap visibility.
• Own MES project delivery from requirements through deployment and hypercare.
• Ensure solutions meet OT cybersecurity, access control, and audit requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees