Overviewlandis+gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology helps decarbonize the grid. Having avoided more than 9 million tons of co2 in fy 2021 and committing to carbon neutrality by 2030, landis+gyr manages energy better – since 1896. With sales of usd 1.5 billion in fy 2021, landis+gyr employs around 6,500 people across five continents.
The manufacturing execution systems (mes)/project manager will be responsible for collaborating with the supply chain organization, collating and maintaining the needs, standards, requirements, specifications and the solution of the mes.
The experienced leader will collect requirements and execute the roll-out of sap digital manufacturing with a strong collaboration with the factories. In addition, this role will provide comprehensive support to the supply chain management & operations teams regarding the interface to the erp system, variant configurator systems and shop floor applications.
Core area of responsibilitycollect and maintain the needs, standards, requirements, specifications and the mes solutionsupport maintenance of the system, maintain process-maps and collect the requirementsperform external reference visits to gain best practice knowledgecollect and evaluate the standards and requirements and review with the manufacturing sitesmaintain the requirements, architecture, specification and template documentationdefine the boundaries and interfaces to systems and processes such as erp, variant configurators and the shop-floor applicationsdefine contractual requirements and maintain the contractsdeployment of the mescomplete and maintain the pilot production site ensuring the local factories have the necessary skills to maintain the systemestablish a change control boardconduct a lesson’s learnt of the pilot, create and maintain a deployment roadmapdefine projects as per the roadmap and execute with the corresponding site(s) and functionsmaintain the mesensure contractual obligations of vendor are met for all onboarded product lines/factoriesestablish a continuous improvement programensures harmonised and standardised kpi definition for mes and usage in all relevant sites and functionsmaintaining an overview of industry technology trends to ensure solutions are future proofestablish, communicate, and implement mes operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and executionmaintain strong operational relationships with manufacturing sites to ensure alignment and cohesive usage of manufacturing relevant data and solutionschallenge the status quo to minimise risk and maximise performancelead collaboration between departments to identify improvementsevaluate improvements regarding positive impacts on organisational and/or technical processeslead, motivate, and develop a team of geographically dispersed employees on an ongoing basis, and provide direct feedback, counsel, and coaching to drive practices and processes and overall company performance even if there is no direct leadership
core technical skillsknowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, systems and technologiesstrong experience in architecting data and manufacturing technology stacksunderstanding of architecture and design concepts with experience in working with cloud-based platforms (azure, aws, google) in addition to on-prem technologiesexperience in deploying mes solutions, preferably sap digital manufacturingexperience utilising applications like sap erp, sql, power bi, fabricset the technical scope and direction from projects and systemssolid demonstration of critical thinking and problem-solving skillsstrong documentation and presentation skillsexperience managing projects with high complexity in a global matrixdemonstrable experience in multi-site data collection, tracking and analysisknowledge of process development/qualification, new product development and lean manufacturingtrack record of driving data management and operational excellence initiativescoding skills and experience in .net/c#experience with opc ua equipment integrationusage of microsoft azure dev-ops with ci/cd processes is advantageous
core behavioural competenciessavvy business leadership skills with proven track record of success in leading projects toward higher levels of achievementa results-oriented, highly collaborative experienced leader, with a demonstrated record of meeting or exceeding business performance objectivesstrong leadership skills with the ability to establish a vision for the supply chain function for mes usagestrong influencing, facilitating, and consulting skills in working with stakeholders at all levels in the organisation and across departmentstransformational leader who can communicate effectively and create an collaborative culture to drive change, specifically in an organisation with a distributed workforceable to facilitate and drive change in a fast paced and “ever changing” environmenta person of the highest integrity aligned to and upholding the company\'s core values, including a commitment to a strong safety cultureleads with emotional intelligence, understanding the value of active listening, strong communication and creating an open and collaborative work environment for employeesexcellent interpersonal and communications skillsstrong personal drive to achieve the goals and the passion for excellence and delivering business value
educational / professional qualificationbachelor’s degree and it or engineering, a related field or equivalent industry experiencecertified project management training (i.e., prince2), with experience managing cross functional projects would be beneficialtrack record of working in global organisations with more than 10 years of work experience as a leader in it solutions, working in close collaboration with the business having demonstrated successful leadershipenglish business fluency necessaryposition requires up to 15% of travel to our manufacturing sites to meet with project teams, external partners and customers
note: this description does not include a separate safety statement. If you require one, it can be added in an eeo section or as applicable per local law.
If you have the drive and enthusiasm to accept this challenge and to work in a very dynamic, cross functional and international environment, we are looking forward to meeting you. Click apply now.
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