Manager Production Monitoring System

Global Program Deployment & Management

• Lead the global rollout of Plex Production Monitoring across existing and new manufacturing sites.

• Define andmaintainglobal standards, governance, and best practices for lossanalysisdata and productionmonitoring methodologies.

• Coordinate implementationofactivities, timelines, and changemanagement efforts with site and corporate stakeholders.

• Conduct postdeployment reviews to ensure system effectiveness and site readiness for sustainment.

Systems Integration & Technical Collaboration

• Partner with IT resources to ensure system configuration, data flows, interface stability, and cybersecurity requirements are met.

• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, coordinating with IT and Plex support as needed.

• Identifyopportunities to enhance functionality, reporting, and data visualization within the platform.

System Configuration, Data Enablement &Go-LiveReadiness

• Lead the functional configuration of Plex Production Monitoring for each manufacturing site, including production line structures, equipment models, shift definitions, loss hierarchies, and standard downtime classifications.

• Define andmaintainglobal configuration standards while ensuringsite specificoperational realities are accurately represented within the system.

• Own the strategy and execution forinitialproduction monitoring data setup, including historical data requirements, data cleansing, validation, and initial system loading in support of sitego-lives.

• Develop scalable and efficient approaches for production data ingestion, in partnership with IT, to ensure reliable, performant, and maintainable data flows from manufacturing systems into Plex.

• Establishgo-live readiness criteria related to system configuration completeness, data accuracy, and operational usability;validatethat criteria are met prior to site cutover.

• Serve as the primary functional authority during deployment and stabilization phases to resolve configuration, data, and usability gapsimpactingsuccessful adoption.

Data Integrity & Performance Insights

• Ensure consistent,accurate, and standardized collection of production and lossanalysis data globally.

• Develop andmaintainperformance dashboards, KPIs, and analytics to support operational decision-making.

• Monitor system usage, data quality, and compliance across sites; provide targeted coaching or intervention when needed.

Training, Adoption & Continuous Improvement

• Build and deliver training materials, user guides, and onboarding support for site teams.

• Drive strong and sustained adoption of the Production Monitoring program across all manufacturing sites.

• Facilitate user groups, communities of practice, and bestpractice sharing globally.

• Continuously assess program effectiveness; recommend enhancements to improve value, usability, and operational impact.

Education/ Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)required.

Skills andExperience: 

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, production systems, digital manufacturing, MES, or related technicalfunctionsrequired.

• Experience supporting or implementing productionmonitoring systems such as Plex, MES, OEE tools, or IoT/automation platformsrequired.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, loss accounting, OEE, and operational KPIs. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead crossfunctional projects across multiple sites or regions. 

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action. 

• Strong communicationand stakeholdermanagement skills across technical andnontechnicalaudiences.

• Experience with global or multi‑site deployment of enterprise manufacturing systems.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root‑cause analysis methodologies.

• Experience influencing without authority in matrixed organizations.

• Familiarity with change‑management frameworks and training development.

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Travel up to 75% of the time to plant manufacturing sites 

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment

• Incumbent may sit forlong periodsof time at desk or computer terminal

• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tosit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear.  

• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards,telephoneand other office equipmentin the course ofnormal workday

• Stooping, bending,twistingand reaching may berequiredin completion of job duties

• Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours perworkdayto include:  loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke,smellsand allergies  

• Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards