Digital Manufacturing - Program Manager

Position Title: Digital Manufacturing Program Manager (HSYJP)

Location: Hershey PA 17033 / Hybrid shift

Duration : 3 Months

Start date: 01/04/2024

End date: 31/07/2024

Client Domain : Food Manufacturing Industry

PV : Ameri 100

Bill Rate : $80/hr on C2C

Pay Rate : $65/hr on C2C

Visa : Any

Exp : 10 Years

Job Description:

As a key driver of this transformative commitment the MES Program Manager assumes a pivotal role in orchestrating designing and deploying the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) throughout our Manufacturing network. Collaborating with teams from Hershey Engineering Hershey IT and various Center of Excellence groups (COEs) including Quality Lean Safety and Sustainability the MES Program Manager takes on the crucial responsibility of representing the Manufacturing division. In doing so this role the primary advocate and leader of the MES program ensuring its alignment with the unique needs and goals of our manufacturing operations.

Once the MES is fully rolled out this role will continue overlooking the Digital Transformation program for Manufacturing which will be focused on all applications supporting the Connected Worker and industry 4.0 principles.

Main Duties:

Program Strategy and Planning:

Develop the overall strategy and objectives for the program under the direction of Program Sponsors.

Communicate the program strategy to project managers ensuring alignment with individual project goals.

Establish and manage a comprehensive and integrated program plan.

Monitoring and Reporting:

Monitor program progress providing consolidated status reports for Business and IS Lead review.

Prepare progress updates for the Program Steering Committee.

Identify and facilitate resolution of programlevel issues initiating corrective action at the Program Manager threshold.

Resource Management:

Identify and secure resources ensuring efficient allocation of common resources and skills across the program.

Establish a resource plan and identify potential resource gaps or dependencies.

Contract Management:

Monitor overall digital implementation contracts and licensees and associated deliverables.

Project Oversight:

Oversee project gate reviews and manage crossproject dependencies.

Set program management standards including project plans and RAID (Risks Assumptions Issues Dependencies) logs.

Ensure project managers comply with all SOX financial and IS project management office guidelines.

Typical Day:

Top Three Technical Skills:

Program Management or equivalent experience managing transformation projects with large crossfunctional technical and business teams.

Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement experience or certification is a plus.

PreScreening Questions:

What MES/MOM systems have you implemented

What business transformation programs have you delivered

Must Haves (i.e. years of experience) 10 years of experience in IT and/or platform delivery leadership roles with a concentrated experienced in MES MOM or manufacturing solutions with ERP integration (SAP preferred)

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Bachelors degree in technology management or Management Information Systems or Computer Engineering or Industrial/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Software Skills and Purpose (if applicable):

Industry Experience:

Expertise in Industry 4.0 technologies including Industrial Internet of Things Additive Manufacturing Digital Factory Floor/Smart Factory Augmented Reality Automation or Robotics.

Demonstrated ability to develop practical effective digital solutions for businesscritical outcomes.

Overall systems and business process knowledge with a clear understanding of current and emerging technologies across diverse platforms.

Independent knowledge skills and experience in computer programming database design and software configuration within manufacturing industries.

Excellent interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.

Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Experience managing onsite and offsite technical resources throughout the software/project life cycle.

Functional understanding of standard interfaces (API EDI XML IDOC transactions).

Integration experience with MES PLM ERP and various shop floor systems.

Experience using a DevOps approach in managing plant systems is a plus.

Preferred experience in ConsumerPackaged Goods Food & Beverage industry.

Target companies you would like to see candidates from: CPG Food & Beverage