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The MES Superintendent is primarily responsible for providing leadership and support for the use and implementation of the site MES (manufacturing execution system), PAS-X at Tippecanoe, acting as the program/business owner for the site. Primary responsibilities include: 1) managing MES team, as well as, implementation schedule, assignments, priorities, staffing, and strategy 2) maintaining and tracking MES metrics, 3) developing power users, 4) driving continuous improvement of MES program/business system at Tippe, 5) acting a consultant for global roll out of MES at Evonik.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of MES team and program
Direct supervision of MES team, as well as, the management of assignments and priorities for MES team/staff to support roll out and continuous support for PAS-X at Tippecanoe
Maintain a detailed implementation schedule for conversion of identified processes to EBR
Identify barriers to meeting the EBR implementation schedule and communicate/resolve issues as needed, including coordinating the appropriate staffing for the strategy and roll out of MES program
Manage communications with stakeholders
Own, manage, and approve changes and deviations in Trackwise as needed
Maintain and track MES/PAS-X metrics
Support training compliance and people development, including supporting the development of Power Users.
Drive continuous improvement for PAS-X/MES business processes and training at Tippecanoe
Act as a consultant for global roll out of MES at Evonik
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree or MES/PAS-X Experience (strong familiarity with PAS-X/MES business systems)
Manufacturing background (5 years of manufacturing or manufacturing support experience with GMP, pharmaceutical operations preferred)
Demonstrated ability to provide tactical leadership of a group to achieve a common objective (preferably in a manufacturing environment)
Some supervisory experience desired (including coaching employees to improve performance)
Demonstrated ability to motivate and mentor others in the department.
Strong documentation skills
Excellent problem-solving abilities and troubleshooting skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Word & Excel), Trackwise and SAP (preferred)
Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written
Ability to work both independently and with various groups
GMP understanding
Ability to prioritize work
Ability to effectively work with different cultures and backgrounds
Ability to write and revise new and established controlled documents
Self-directed, self-managed, reliable, and capable of success with minimal supervision
Project management skills - complete assigned tasks on time with the ability to prioritize in an environment of competing demands
Occasional travel may be involved
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