MES Analyst
Core
Oversee adoption, development, and support of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to ensure operational visibility, traceability, and compliance in food manufacturing. (via careerplan.io/jobs/Kens-Foods-MES-Analyst-mes-analyst-at-kens-foods)
Role type
Senior IC MES Analyst
Builds
Production dashboards, downtime tracking, OEE monitoring, recipe management, electronic batch records, traceability tools, and quality/production reports
Domain
Food & Beverage Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Required skills
Ignition platform expertise, manufacturing workflows (batching, packaging, filling, mixing), industrial automation systems, SQL, data analysis, system integration, regulatory compliance knowledge
Preferred skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, multi-site manufacturing experience, food/beverage industry experience
Technologies
Ignition, SQL, ERP, PLCs, SCADA, Historians
Responsibilities
Administer, configure, and maintain the Ignition platform; build and support MES solutions for production visibility; troubleshoot MES and Ignition issues; manage integrations between Ignition, PLCs, SCADA, historians, ERP, and databases; analyze production data to identify trends and bottlenecks; support digital transformation and plant-floor automation initiatives; ensure MES capabilities support food safety and regulatory compliance; standardize manufacturing processes across multiple lines or sites; create and maintain SQL queries, reports, and KPIs; validate data integrity and resolve data flow issues; maintain documentation for MES configurations and validation records; support compliance with FDA, USDA, HACCP, SQF, and GMP standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC