Job Description
An opportunity has arisen for an MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Site Lead to join our team at the high-tech DeSoto site, within the Digital Records Design Hub.
Responsibilities
- Active participation in the Tier process and proactively resolving technical issues before they impact the business priorities.
- Responsible and accountable for supporting MES related components of the process including on-floor support of manufacturing activities.
- Active participation in the Tier process and proactively resolving technical issues before they impact the business priorities.
- Developing and implementing optimal methodologies for the management of MES Systems Version 3.4 and future Versions, in compliance with company policies, quality regulations and industry norms.
- Managing vendor performance and contracts
- Supporting investigations by finding resolutions to MES problems
- Supporting, maintaining, and developing MES recipes and capabilities
- Collaborating with other technical functions to provide robust recipes and functionality that deliver reliable and sustainable performance.
- Preparing and performing Update/Change Process and ensure they are raised and closed on time in compliance with required quality standards.
- Providing expertise and technical knowledge to technical functions on MES
- Performing MES administration and maintenance and ensure automation systems remain in a validated state.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Developing and update SOP’s and conduct MES training.
- Ensuring all documents must comply with SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) requirements.
- Represent De Soto MES team within our Company global & corporate teams
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a technical field (engineering or science) or equivalent.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate for resolution.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally, delivering technical solutions to MES issues.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of regulatory/code requirements to USDA, European and International Codes, Standards and Practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job-related computer applications.
- Report, standards, policy writing skills.
Preferred
- Experience in the application of Lean Six Sigma Methodology.
- Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology manufacturing process experience.
- Extensive knowledge of equipment and process validation.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment, and with external customers.
- Customer-focused.
- Self-motivated with a flexible approach.
- Effective time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong data analysis capability.
- Training skills.
- Demonstrable analytical and systematic problem-solving skills.
- Leadership qualities include focus on customers and patients, collaboration, acting with candor and courage, making rapid, disciplined decisions, driving results, building talent, and demonstrating ethics and integrity.
Required Skills:
Audit Management, Audit Management, Automation, Automation Systems, Business Process Improvements, Communication, Corporate Ethics, Customer-Focused, Data Analysis Tools, Data Management, Decision Making, Ethical Standards, Multitasking, Proactive Behavior, Problem Identification, Problem Management, Public Policy Writing, Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, Regulatory Compliance, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Standards Compliance, Task Management, Team Communication, Vendor Management {+ 1 more}
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply
Current Contingent Workers apply
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
09/30/2026
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