Expert Plant Support (MES/SAP)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Gerresheimer is the global partner for pharmaceutics, biotech, healthcare, and cosmetics with a very broad product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging solutions and drug delivery systems. The company is an innovative solution provider from concept to delivery of the end product. Gerresheimer achieves its ambitious goals through a high level of innovative strength, industrial competence and concentration on quality and customer focus. In developing innovative and sustainable solutions, Gerresheimer relies on a comprehensive international network with numerous innovation and production centers in Europe, America and Asia. Gerresheimer produces close to its customers worldwide with around 11,000 employees and generated annual revenues in 2022 of EUR 1.8bn. With its products and solutions, Gerresheimer plays an essential role in people's health and well-being.

Gerresheimer Peachtree City L.P. was established in 1993 in Peachtree City, GA, as part of the Plastics & Devices Division manufacturing and assembling a variety of precision molded plastic parts for various applications in the medical industry. The subsidiary operates in an 87,500 sq. ft. production facility with 200 employees. 

Job Description

  • Independently configure, operate, and maintain MES/ERP applications, ensuring smooth functionality across the system or designated parts.
  • Support the evaluation, selection, and customization of new production applications to meet business needs.
  • Implement required adjustments during live operations, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal system performance.
  • Integrate new systems into the existing infrastructure, including configuring input forms, installing patches, setting up users, and managing access rights.
  • Provide user support, including conducting training, offering consulting services, and leading communication initiatives.
  • Plan and execute organizational system adjustments, working closely with relevant departments to design configurations, manage migrations (including database transfers), and validate concepts in test environments.
  • Develop and implement a monitoring strategy, complete with checklists and assigned responsibilities for problem resolution.
  • Troubleshoot system issues independently or escalate them to appropriate teams for resolution.
  • Ensure consistent system communication to all stakeholders, promoting system updates and changes to prevent potential issues.
  • Generate reports and support reporting needs for various departments.
  • Develop and implement data backup strategies and failure recovery plans in line with security and quality management standards.
  • Ensure data integrity and confidentiality through rigorous system oversight and management.
  • Manage user access and authorization, maintaining directory services and ensuring secure operations.
  • Provide ongoing user support, resolving issues promptly and efficiently.
  • Establish and utilize a standardized evaluation framework (e.g., REFA/MTM) to track system-related work and ensure connectivity with integrated systems.
  • Create automated production KPI reports focused on workforce efficiency and operational performance.
  • Design and optimize process workflows using visualization tools to enhance operational efficiency.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related technical field, with at least 5 years of experience in a similar working environment.
  • Expertise in production planning, master data management, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
  • Extensive knowledge in the application, design, and development of production-related IT systems, including SAP and MES, as well as related peripheral systems.
  • 2-3 years of experience in IT project management, covering the full project lifecycle from conception to implementation.
  • Proven track record of 2-3 years in process modeling, with a focus on optimizing production processes.
  • Solid experience in manufacturing processes, materials management, supply chain management (SCM), and lean methodologies.
  • Familiarity with tactical personnel planning within production environments and production control strategies.

Additional Information

Your contact person: Gabrielle Holland ([email protected])

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