SENIOR MES ENGINEER

Job Description Job Summary Responsible for the development and support of manufacturingexecution systems and related shop floor systems.
Working closely with regional leaderships.
IT staff and cross-functional site resources, this role is responsible for helping to develop the initial business case, funding proposal and staffing requirements for site or product specific MES launches,regional MES/shop/floor deployments and upgrades, as well as long-term production support once projects are delivered.
This role leads a team of MES specialists and analysts who manage and support individual projects and manufacturing operations within the responsible locations.
Responsibilities Works with the business representatives who specify the standard system template for how MES and shop flow systems are designed, installed, and operated acrossthe global Yanfeng organization.
Leads, mentors, and coordinates the activities of a dedicated team of IT experts and analysts who design, deploy and support MES and shop floor IT solutions, within the globally specified standard.
Gathers requirements and rationalizes the business case for proposed MES and shop floor IT solutions that support manufacturing operations.
Owns vendor relationships to quote, deploy and support MES and shop floor installations.
Provides an escalation point for project issues and operations support related to MES and shop floor systems.
Lead, motivate and enable co-workers, including capability and knowledge development needed.
Qualifications University degree (bachelor's degree or equivalent experience).
An advanced technical degree or applicable graduate degree (MBA) is highly desirable.
At least 5 years of experience in IT operation, service management, or other IT roles, and with business experience with at least 2 years recent supervisory (management) experience required.
Management experience with a similar size team and impact.
Experience with large IT project implementations and business operation.
Subject matter expertise with manufacturing execution systems/shop floor control systems in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry.
Able to travel to geographic regions where Yanfeng operates, including North America, EMEA and Asia.
Must have demonstrable knowledge of plant operations, manufacturing, supply chain.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects or programs.
Proven ability to successfully lead teams.
Must be able to identify process deficiencies and gaps and propose process changes and solutions to close the gaps.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and to lead others,in a directed effort, to complete projects.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to global cultural diversity elements in the business environment.
People's leader competence, including mentoring/coaching skills, problem solving skills, good communication skills that can help to build relationships and networks with people in the team, across the organization and external contacts.
Ability to prioritize, make decisions, follow up and communicate progress.
Able to focus on the big picture-what is best for the company.
Has an eye for detail and iswell able to identify which are significant and which are not.
Flexible with time and willingness to support/attend calls outside office hours.
Actively acquires new knowledge and skills and advocates for new methods, digital systems.