Job Description

The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Specialist acts as a subject matter expert for authoring and updating electronic master batch records. The primary responsibility is to ensure that the deployment of the Werum/Korber PAS-X electronic Master Batch Records are successfully and compliantly designed, developed, deployed, and supported to maximize business benefits and are in line with site business process and technical standards. The MES Specialist will also be responsible for updating the Master batch records for MES integrations – DCS, SAP, LIMS etc. The specialist will be supporting MES trainings, collaboration, benefit realization, and standardization. The Specialist will follow the standard processes and procedures in performing their duties. These include cGMP regulations, SOPs and global business processes. The MES Specialist is responsible for activities that include the following

Identifies and implements continuous process improvement opportunities.

Sustain electronic Master Batch Records, bringing together knowledge of manufacturing processes, and standard Werum/Korber generic master batch record (GMBR) configuration.

Executes the appropriate change control and electronic Master Batch Record life-cycle actions and processes to assure the MES system is in a state of control and compliance.

Collaborates and assists with troubleshooting to efficiently resolve manufacturing problems, providing MES support to ongoing Electronic Batch Record (EBR) operations. Knowledge of Quality Systems and Regulatory Standards to provide assurance and foster quality decisions with project teams and their site Quality unit.

Work directly with Manufacturing sites point of contacts to understand the requirements related to MBR/GMBRs and implements them following the SOPs and Life cycle procedures using electronic validation softwares like eVal (Kneat Validation Software).

Education Minimum Requirement

Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of MES support experience or 7+ years of relevant MES experience

Required Experience And Skills

Direct experience with MES (PAS-X) with strong experience in MBR, GMBR design.
Proven track record of analytical skills, problem solving and attention to detail.
High personal integrity, credibility, and energy
Excellent communication and influencing skills while working with Global stakeholders (North America, Europe & Singapore).
Strong written and verbal communication skills Minimum five (5) years of experience in a production regulated industry.
Strong understanding of manufacturing principles/processes (preferably Biologics) and ability to translate manufacturing requirements into Automation/Digital Solution

Preferred Experience And Skills

Knowledge of SAP

Knowledge of L2 Systems (Historian, SCADA, DCS) integration with PAS-X MES

Required Skills

Audit Management, Business Process Improvements, Data Management, Problem Management, Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Preferred Skills

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Job Posting End Date

06/19/2026

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Requisition ID R401998

Specialist - MBR Author