Manufacturing Execution Systems Specialist
About The Position
Wieland is hiring a Manufacturing Execution Systems Specialist to lead critical activities for successful implementations of ERP (SAP), MES (WFS), and other relevant business process solutions. The role supports Manufacturing and related central functions through global standardization and best-practice integration for master data and business processes. It is based fully on-site in East Alton, Illinois, with occasional travel to other locations. The position is scheduled for day shift and may be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based on company performance within the fiscal year.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3–5 years of manufacturing planning, supervision, or information technology experience.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and product flow in an industrial environment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP (SAP), MES, and APS system functionality, utilization, and project implementations.
- Ability to travel and work irregular hours occasionally.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and functional oversight as a subject matter expert for unified master data and standardized planning and execution systems.
- Serve as a key user and stream lead, with emphasis on WFS, Material Masters, and Process Engineering.
- Act as a change management agent.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts on business gap assessments, system designs, data preparation, and process development aligned with global business process standards.
- Lead EA Mill Products WFS design.
- Develop EA Mill Products shop-floor processes.
- Develop physical inventory processes.
- Provide documentation, training, go-live, and hyper-care support for end users to ensure successful system and process implementation.
- Provide ongoing support to the EA Mill Products facility.
- Provide ongoing support to the BU RR Downstream facility.
- Develop personal and others’ technical knowledge and functional skills to support the development of business Super Users.
- Develop Super User capability for WFS, with emphasis on supervisors and shop-floor users.
- Develop Super User capability for SAP, with emphasis on Material Masters and Process Engineering.
- Develop Super User capability for Quality Testing Laboratories.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits starting on Day 1.
- 401(k) contribution and matching.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Growth opportunities.
- Wellness programs, including eligibility to earn healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions based on program status.
- Potential eligibility for a variable compensation plan bonus based on company performance within the fiscal year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
