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MES Functional Specialist

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC
life insurance, parental leave

May 02, 2025
MES Functional Specialist Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future. Hydro Global Business Services (GBS) is an organizational area that operates as an internal service provider for the Hydro group. Its ultimate purpose is to deliver relevant IT, financial and HR business services to all business areas within the company. Job Location: Remote/Hybrid Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including: Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions Education Assistance Bonus Plan Eligibility Parental Leave Pay Range: $62,661 - $84,465 Job Summary: The Functional Specialist is the solution expert of one or more functional area/module in Hydra MES. This position will act as the liaison with operational businesses to conduct research, analyze needs, develop plans, and produce technical reports while maintaining a deep understanding of the business. Travel to manufacturing plants will be required on a project-by-project basis, with project scopes varying annually. This position reports to the Manager, MES Implementations. Required Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in IT/Business or a related field, r an equivalent combination of education and five (5) years of experience. Minimum of three (3) years working with MES/ERP systems or related platforms. Minimum of three (3) years of experience with MES systems including data migration and integration activities. Specific knowledge of shop floor manufacturing processes, quality systems, and system integrations. Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Strong understanding of the system integration process. Expertise in data migration practices. Advanced knowledge of any MES/ERP system. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Strong planning, organizational, and troubleshooting skills. Develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently, analyze complex information, draw conclusions, and present findings to senior management. Commitment to respecting diversity and collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Ability to support multiple concurrent projects and Business-as-Usual (BAU) activities. Job Responsibilities: Serve as a functional liaison between departmental stakeholders, staff, and/or vendors. Supports multiple projects and BAU activities simultaneously. Research and analyze business needs, develop plans, and provide technical support. Create detailed functional design documentation. Develop and execute test scenarios and scripts to validate solutions. Collaborate with solution architects to ensure global template consistency across locations. Liaise with live businesses to propose and implement solutions with the assigned functional area/module. Travel up to 50% may be required. Care, Courage, & Collaboration At Hydro We care about our People! We care about Safety! Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. Applications from severely disabled and equally disabled people will be considered with equal suitability. Please apply online in ONE with your CV and optionally a cover letter until: If you have any questions, please contact: Elaine Shoup Elaine.Shoup@hydro.com (United States +1) 878-787-0288 A job where you make a difference. A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Click here to explore our world and the heart of our operations.