MES Production Process Specialist (12 Month Agency Contract)

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

As MES Production Process Specialist, you will be responsible for the technical administration, configuration, and support of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) across sterile injectables manufacturing and packaging operations in a GMP regulated facility. The role supports a phased MES deployment, with Phase 1 (Weigh & Dispense) live and Phase 2 expanding MES functionality to electronic logbooks (eLogs), manufacturing execution, and packaging execution. The position ensures MES availability, system integrity, and compliant electronic execution of manufacturing and packaging processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support live Weigh & Dispense functionality, ensuring reliable execution and full material traceability
• Provide L1/L2 technical support for MES applications used in sterile manufacturing operations, including EBR execution and shop floor workflows
• Diagnose and resolve MES incidents related to configuration, system performance, interfaces, and data errors to minimize production downtime
• Perform root cause analysis for recurring MES issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Administer MES environments (production, test, validation), including user access, roles, permissions, and security settings
• Perform configuration changes, master data updates, and recipe or workflow modifications following change control procedures
• Configure, support, and maintain MES execution for full EBR
• Support system backups, recovery testing, and disaster recovery activities
• Participate in computer system validation activities, including execution of IQ/OQ/PQ, regression testing, and periodic reviews
• Lead deployment of MES patches, upgrades, and hotfixes, including testing and controlled releases
• Act as a technical interface between Manufacturing, Automation, IT Infrastructure, Quality, and external vendors

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• Experience supporting MES in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment
• Hands on experience providing technical support for MES in regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Direct experience supporting sterile or aseptic manufacturing operations
• Strong troubleshooting experience with MES platforms such as Werum PAS X, Siemens Opcenter, Emerson Syncade, or Rockwell FactoryTalk
• Experience working in validated (GxP) production systems with high availability requirements
• MES administration, configuration, and technical troubleshooting
• Strong ownership and accountability for system stability

Benefits

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits, and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives, and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.