SAP Manufacturing Execution System Analyst
3 days ago
Tampa
Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best. Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table? Position Description The Manufacturing Execution System Analyst will translate manufacturing needs into MES solutions, ensuring accurate SAP–MES integration, supporting configuration and testing, and providing ongoing production support and continuous improvement. The analyst will optimize our MES environment to ensure seamless integration with SAP and other enterprise systems. This role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, technical MES skills, SAP modules (such as PP, QM, and PM), and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions that improve operational efficiency. The role acts as a key liaison between business stakeholders and IT, ensuring that planning requirements are correctly translated into SAP-based solutions and that planning processes are efficient, integrated, and aligned with business objectives. Essential Job Functions: • Responsible for designing, improving and supporting critical MES functionality and integrated processes with SAP in areas such as PP, QM and PM, • Design and maintain integration interfaces between MES and SAP (BAPI, IDoc, APIs, SAP MII, or other middleware)., • Lead end-to-end initiatives, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, deployment, and hyper-care., • Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and third-party vendors to align scope, manage risks, and ensure on-time delivery., • Configure and support SAP & MES solutions aligned with global template standards, ensuring system and process integrity., • Manage data migration activities, including master data and open transactional data, in compliance with MDM and archival requirements., • Expertise in design, delivery and support of related SAP module (PM, PP, QM) and extensive knowledge of integration points across SAP modules., • Strong manufacturing domain expertise in discrete or process manufacturing, including production, quality, and maintenance processes., • Strong analytical skills, including experience with data analysis, data mapping/modeling, ETL, and synthesizing data into metrics and insights., • Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting ability, with a strong desire to solve complex business problems through an understanding of business processes, MES & ERP structures, and system capabilities., • Ability to propose, evaluate, and communicate effective solutions while working independently in a dynamic, change-oriented environment., • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; collaborative team player able to work effectively across multiple functions., • Ownership – is eager to take ownership of responsibilities; can and does think independently to excel in role; takes ownership of challenges., • Results Focus – exhibits commitment to goals and consistently delivers results; demonstrates personal initiative and independent motivation to achieve goals and objectives; takes risks when necessary; undaunted by obstacles., • Communication – relates well to people; builds rapport along all dimensions of organization; resolves conflicts; provides clear directions and information., • Customer Focus – understands and meets needs of customers and business partners; builds positive customer relationships., • Bachelor's in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or related discipline., • Five (5) plus years of experience implementing MES systems., • Three (3) plus years of experience in the manufacturing industry., • Experience with S4 and/or professional certification., • Experience participating in change management for an organization preferred, • Experience with MES Systems: SAP ME/MII, Siemens Opcenter, Wonderware/AVEVA, DELMIA Apriso, or equivalent., • Experience with SAP Integration: BAPI, IDoc, RFCs, SAP MII, SAP Plant Connectivity., • Experience with Databases & Analytics: SQL, relational databases & data mapping, • Experience with Automation & Shop-Floor Systems: PLCs, SCADA, IoT sensors, OPC UA connectivity., • Experience Programming / Scripting: Python, Java, VBScript, or equivalent for MES configuration or automation., • Experience with or Certification in Process Improvement: Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, OEE analysis, workflow optimization., • Physical Demands– Continuously sitting for prolonged periods, as the job is administrative in nature., • Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time., • Work Environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure. Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work. Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits: Pay Range: $135,000 - $149,000, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives. Status: Exempt • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, • Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, • Short-term disability and long-term disability, • Pet Insurance, • Legal Benefits, • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match, • 12 Paid Holidays, • Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days, • Well-being Benefit Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Refresco Beverages US, Inc. Refresco Beverages, US Inc., will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity. Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages US, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit a résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit a résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees. Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the ___ notice from the Department of Labor.