Company: Hiring Company Not Specified
Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA (Onsite – 5 Days/Week)
Employment Type: Full-Time (Not specified)
Job Category
- Technology & IT
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
- Full-Time Jobs
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Site MES IT Coordinator / MES Production Support Leadto support mission-critical Manufacturing Execution System (MES) operations at a regulated manufacturing facility in St. Louis, Missouri. This role is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in MES implementation, production support, incident management, and regulated manufacturing environments within the Life Sciences industry.
The successful candidate will lead site-level MES coordination, provide production support during go-live and hypercare phases, and ensure stable day-to-day manufacturing operations. Working closely with business stakeholders, quality teams, manufacturing personnel, and IT teams, you will help optimize MES performance, improve operational efficiency, and maintain compliance with industry regulations. This position offers outstanding career growth, professional development, technical training, and opportunities to work on enterprise digital manufacturing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead site Manufacturing Execution System (MES) coordination and production support activities.
- Support MES implementation, deployment, and go-live activities.
- Manage hypercare and steady-state MES operations.
- Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for production incidents and system issues.
- Coordinate incident management and issue resolution across technical and business teams.
- Ensure compliance with Computer System Validation (CSV) requirements.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, engineering, and IT stakeholders.
- Monitor system performance and recommend continuous process improvements.
- Maintain production support documentation and operational procedures.
- Provide functional and technical guidance to support teams and project stakeholders.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in MES implementation and production support.
- Experience supporting regulated manufacturing or Life Sciences environments.
- Proven experience managing go-live, hypercare, and steady-state production support.
Technical Skills
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Incident Management
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Computer System Validation (CSV)
- Production Support
- MES Functional Configuration
- MES Technical Support
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Manufacturing Operations
- Change Management
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of GxP compliance and manufacturing best practices.
- Experience with enterprise MES platforms.
Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
- Organizational Skills
Salary, Benefits & Career Growth
Average Market Salary (Estimated)
USD $140,000–$175,000 per year
Estimated based on the role, St. Louis market, Life Sciences industry, and professionals with 10+ years of MES implementation and production support experience. This is not the employer’s advertised salary.
Compensation Type
Full-Time Employment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Enterprise Life Sciences project exposure
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Health and wellness benefits (subject to employer policy)
- Paid leave and employee benefit programs
- Opportunity to work on regulated manufacturing transformation initiatives
Career Growth
- Leadership opportunities in digital manufacturing and MES operations
- Enterprise manufacturing technology experience
- Career advancement within Life Sciences IT
- Exposure to global manufacturing transformation programs
Professional Development
- Advanced MES implementation expertise
- Digital manufacturing best practices
- Enterprise operations management
- Cross-functional leadership development
Training Opportunities
- MES platform training
- Manufacturing compliance processes
- Incident management methodologies
- Operational excellence programs
Certification Support
- MES Platform Certifications
- Computer System Validation (CSV) Training
- Life Sciences Compliance Certifications
- Professional Development Programs
Application Process
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