Job Description – MES Consultant

Job Title: MES Consultant

Department: Digital Technology / ERP CoE /

Reports to: MFG/EWM Associate Director (according to local organizational structure)

Location: Prague

Role Purpose

MES Consultant is responsible for the design, implementation, and support of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) across manufacturing sites, ensuring stable, standardized, and compliant execution of shopfloor processes aligned with global manufacturing, quality, and IT standards.

The role acts as a bridge between Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT, translating business and operational requirements into effective MES solutions that support production execution, traceability, data integrity, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

MES Solution Design & Configuration

• Design, configure, and maintain MES solutions supporting core manufacturing processes (e.g. production execution, data collection, genealogy, and traceability).

• Translate business and shopfloor requirements into MES functional specifications.

• Ensure alignment with global MES templates, standards, and architecture.

• Support integration between MES and ERP systems (e.g. SAP-S4) and shopfloor equipment.

Manufacturing Process Support

• Support production processes including work order execution, confirmations, material consumption, and quality data capture.

• Ensure MES supports standardized manufacturing and quality processes across plants.

• Analyze production issues and propose MES-based improvements.

System Lifecycle & Operations

• Support end-to-end MES application lifecycle: design, build, test, deploy, and support.

• Manage configuration changes, enhancements, and defect resolution.

• Support cutover, testing (SIT/UAT), and go-live activities.

• Provide 2nd/3rd level support for MES-related incidents and service requests.

Data Integrity & Compliance

• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and traceability of manufacturing data.

• Support compliance with internal controls, quality standards, and audit requirements.

• Ensure proper documentation of MES configurations, interfaces, and processes.

Project & Change Support

• Assess MES impacts of new manufacturing processes, products, or site rollouts.

• Support MES deployments, upgrades, and template rollouts across factories.

• Cooperate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Automation, SAP, and IT teams.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and standardization efforts.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in a production environment.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and shopfloor operations.

• Experience with MES–ERP integration (SAP knowledge is a strong advantage).

• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot MES-related issues.

Process & Manufacturing Knowledge

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and production execution.

• Knowledge of quality, traceability, and shopfloor data collection principles.

• Experience in regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.

• High attention to detail and structured approach to work.

• Ability to work in a complex, global, and matrix organization.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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