Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or Engineering
10+ years of leadership experience across multiple Operations functions
Strong ERP & IT experience with minimal system modifications
Expertise in Item Master and driving business efficiency
Familiarity with root cause analysis methodologies
5+ years as a Production Supervisor in complex manufacturing environments
Proven ability to facilitate workshops for process improvements
Experience managing resources across multiple plant locations
Strong analytical skills with data analysis experience
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to influence stakeholders and manage change resistance
Track record of sustaining change across all organizational levels
Proficient in creating process maps and implementing solutions
Responsibilities
Lead MES system change initiatives across all manufacturing functions
Build and advance ERP systems to enhance customer service and delivery
Utilize Epicor MES for transaction processes or identify suitable alternatives
Conduct work sessions to leverage ERP and IT systems for long-term success
Identify solutions that meet diverse operational needs across locations
Partner with IT to leverage AI in manufacturing and develop solutions
Benchmark industry standards for MES and incorporate best practices
Collaborate across business functions to enhance customer focus
Serve as the subject matter expert for the Epicor system platform
Design, configure, and deploy Epicor modules in manufacturing
Represent the VP of Manufacturing in ERP-related meetings
Develop training materials and SOPs for change management
Report to the Operations Steering committee on progress
Benefits
Opportunity to shape shop floor operations for the next 5 years
High visibility and impact on business outcomes
Work in a high-growth company with a focus on innovation
Collaborative environment emphasizing teamwork and support
Engagement in continuous improvement and adaptation initiatives
Potential for professional development and training opportunities
Travel opportunities within North America
Full Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing ERP/MES Project Leader
Job Description:
Reporting to the Operations ERP Project Leader, the Manufacturing ERP/MES Project Leader is new to Trystar and will be key in shaping our shop floor operations for the next 5 years. This position will be leading the business changing Trystar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations across our manufacturing footprint with specific focus on the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Trystar is a high growth company (both organic and through acquisitions) and will require cross enterprise leadership from this team to ensure we deliver our customers high quality solutions in industry leading lead times. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent facilitation skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Your contributions will be highly visible and the expectation is continued value returned back to the business.
We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:
Safety - We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
Integrity - We're honest, transparent, and committed to doing what's right.
Customer focus - We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
Right with speed - We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
Play for each other - We're a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
Champion change - We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
Enjoy the journey - We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.
In this role you will get to:
Lead the multiple MES system change initiatives across all parts and functions of the Manufacturing organization within Trystar associated to our Epicor Silver/Epicor Gold programs.
Help build and advance the ERP systems that support Operations in order to ensure our customer service and delivery success continues to rise while improving value and margins for our business.
Identify how to utilize Epicor MES as the key process for all transactions and/or help identify an appropriate business alternative that integrates with the Epicor Silver/Epicor Gold solutions.
Lead Manufacturing wide work sessions to leverage and advance our ERP and other IT systems to drive long term success across Manufacturing with focus on how we will execute these new systems on our shop floors.
Focus on finding solutions that meet the needs of all Operations areas and Manufacturing Plants by having 100% focus on learning business requirements across all locations and determining solutions that can meet the needs of those locations.
Partner with IT to find new methods to leverage AI across Manufacturing while implementing new MES systems that support all Manufacturing teams and develop/drive solutions for complex elements of electro/mechanical builds and box build.
Benchmarking industry standards for MES, trends, and advancements in continuous improvement techniques and IT/ERP technologies and incorporating these system enabled best practices into the Trystar business.
Work across all Trystar business functions to develop solutions that advance our Customer Focus with special considerations on improving the working model between Operations, Sales, Customer Experience, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources. This will be complex work to complete this.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert and primary owner for the Epicor system platform for Manufacturing assembly and test operations and driving solution implementations across the business.
Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Epicor modules across manufacturing.
Be a key member of the Trystar ERP Core Team and represent the Vice President of Manufacturing in ERP/Systems related meetings and investment requirements for successful implementations of new processes.
Develop training materials, SOPs and other elements to ensure successful process controls and training can occur for change management purposes.
Coordinate and report out to an Operations Steering committee that is made up of the COO and the functional leaders across all of Operations.
Evaluate current operational workflows and identify opportunities to automate, streamline, or enhance processes through Epicor functionality.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or Engineering
10+ years of various Operations functional leadership experience including worked across at least three different functional areas
Strong ERP & IT experience and success with utilizing ERP systems without major modifications
Item Master Expertise and the ability to drive change across all business functions in order to delivery business efficiency.
Familiarity with standard root cause analysis methodologies (KT, is/is-not, fishbone, 5 whys, etc...)
Production Supervisor Experience of complex manufacturing lines with at least 5 years of experience in this kind of environment
Ability to facilitate workshops and meetings to obtain idea generation and innovative process improvements
Supported and managed resources/functions across multiple plant locations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis and performance metrics
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Ability to drive change, influence stakeholders, and manage resistance to change
Track record of sustaining change (assemblers to CEO)
Ability to communicate project value to different organizational stakeholders
Know how to use data to influence decision making
Ability to create process maps, conduct analysis and implementation of solutions
Preferred skills:
PMP certification
Lean Sigma Black Belt
Experience in electromechanical assembly
Expertise with Epicor and/or other ERP Implementation Projects
Data fluency with intermediate statistical capability (Minitab, JMP)
Experience owning lean transformations from discovery to sustaining
Additional Information:
Position may require up to 40% travel within North America
Fluency in Spanish or French is a plus
Position reports to Trystar Operations ERP Project Leader
