Job Description
MES Manager
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Liberty, SC
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company is seeking a MES Manager who will manage the development, installation, and administration of manufacturing information systems. This role will lead the development and support of systems that enable efficient, data-driven production operations. This role is responsible for implementing and optimizing manufacturing technology solutions, integrating shop floor systems with enterprise platforms, and driving improvements in visibility, performance, and operational efficiency.
How You Will Help
- Lead the end-to-end design and deployment of a new MES solution.
- Maintains existing manufacturing execution/information systems and oversees configuration, implementation, and user acceptance of new or enhanced modules.
- Define and support system architecture that connects production equipment with enterprise platforms.
- Establish data collection, storage, and reporting capabilities to improve operational visibility and decision-making.
- Collects data management or functionality requirements from production departments and coordinates with internal/external development departments to ensure requirements are met.
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools to monitor production performance and key metrics. Generates reports tracking production items through the production lifecycle.
- Drive continuous improvement through advanced analytics, automation, and emerging technologies.
- Partner with operations, engineering, and IT teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
- Ensures that system specifications, input and output processes, and working parameters for hardware and software are compatible with existing systems and promote stability across technology platforms.
- Monitors system availability against established performance standards and troubleshoots and resolves networking and operating system problems.
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
- 6+ years of experience in manufacturing systems, MES, or industrial automation environments
- Experience with:
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and SCADA platforms
- Industrial automation systems, including PLCs and HMIs
- Data collection from production equipment and IIoT devices
- Database management (e.g., SQL) and system integration
- Cloud platforms and enterprise system integration (ERP)
- Proven experience leading system implementations and cross-functional initiatives
- Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
- Ability to work as part of a team. Management skills. Problem/situation analysis. Computer skills. Accounting skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with specific platforms and tools such as:
- Rockwell Automation (PLC/HMI), Ignition, Kepware
- Microsoft Azure and cloud-based data architectures
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O) or similar ERP systems
- Power BI or other visualization tools
- Programming experience (e.g., JavaScript, C++, or similar)
- Exposure to machine learning, AI, or predictive maintenance applications
- Experience in highly automated manufacturing environments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
