Functional Consultant

We're Hiring: MES Functional Consultant

Job Purpose/Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with a strong Functional background in Manufacturing Execution Systems

(MES) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent comprehension skills, the ability to understand

complex business scenarios, and a talent for delivering effective demos and training. You will be responsible for timely

project tracking and monitoring, ensuring the highest standards in documentation, presentation, and testing. And you

will work collaboratively with a team, taking ownership of your tasks and ensuring the quality and thoroughness of

your work.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Analysis and Requirement Gathering:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document detailed business and functional requirements.
  
  • Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify gaps to align them with MES capabilities.
  
  • Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to define project objectives and deliverables.
  
  Deplo
  
  yment and Testing:
  
  • Lead MES deployment activities, including installation, system configuration, and data migration.
  
  • Develop and execute test cases to validate system functionality and data integrity.
  
  • Troubleshoot deployment issues and provide timely resolutions.

Training and Change Management:

• Conduct training sessions for end-users, key stakeholders, and plant teams.
  
  • Create training materials, user guides, and FAQs to ensure smooth system adoption.
  
  • Drive change management efforts to ensure minimal disruption during MES implementation.
  
  Post-Deployment Support and Optimization:
  
  • Provide ongoing support for MES systems, resolving user queries and issues.
  
  • Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
  
  Optional:
  
  Data Analytics and Visualization:
  
  • Familiarity with advanced data analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView for creating detailed
  
  dashboards and insights.
  
  • Knowledge of machine learning or AI applications in manufacturing for predictive maintenance and process

Key Performance Indicators:

Key Performance Indicators:

Requirement Documentation Accuracy

Workshop Success Rate

Gap Analysis Effectiveness

Stakeholder Satisfaction with Change Management

Deployment and Testing

Training Completion Rate

Training Effectiveness

Training Material Utilization

Response Time to Support Queries

System Optimization Success Rate

User Satisfaction with Support

Collaboration & Communication

Learning & Innovation

Qualification:

Education

Masters or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Functional Skills/Competencies:

Business Analysis:

•Requirement gathering and documentation.

•Process analysis and gap identification.

•Translating business needs into functional specifications.

System Deployment and Integration:

•MES system deployment.

•System testing and validation.

Training and Change Management:

•Designing and delivering training programs.

•Creating user manuals and training materials.

•Managing change and ensuring smooth system adoption.

Post-Deployment Support:

•Providing ongoing system support and troubleshooting.

•Monitoring system performance and optimization.

•User issue resolution and support management.

Project Management:

•Coordinating deployment activities and meeting deadlines.

•Stakeholder communication and requirement alignment.

•Prioritization and time management within project scope.

Communication and Collaboration:

•Clear and effective communication with stakeholders and team members.

•Collaboration across technical and business teams.

•Interpersonal skills for user support and training.

Ownership & Accountability

•Taking responsibility for assigned tasks and ensuring their timely completion.

•Following through with tasks from requirement analysis to deployment and maintenance.

•Ensuring quality and reliability with minimal supervision.

Behavioral Skills/Competencies:

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills