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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Functional Consultant/Manager

Brussels Job No. r00227219 Full-time

Job Description

In Industry X we shape the future of making things, and the things we make.  

 

Our Industry X Team drives innovation by delivering the best-in-class management consultancy based on industrial experience leveraged by the latest technologies. The future of making things, and the things we make. Evolution of industry practices have been witnessed with evolution of technology. We've been helping businesses adopt and implement the new for years; it is critical we apply this to manufacturers and products companies, service organizations and software companies, to fuel their next level of growth. 

 

Topics in this field include strategic MES assessments, value stream mapping, requirement analysis, MES implementations, etc. From strategy, vision and ambition plans, to implementation of innovative MES solutions, cross operations at speed and at scale; our solutions help enable lower total cost of ownership and higher efficiency by eliminating repetitive work and reducing lead times. Our way of working is to collaborate across the industries and the services to reinvent clients’ products, services and platforms, to be smarter and more connected. Join us as we reinvent industries across Utilities, Chemicals, Life Sciences, Oil and Gas, Industrial Equipment & Construction, Railways, and Airports. 

 

Your Job 

Within our Industry X group in Belgium we are looking for an experienced functional manager in the area of Manufacturing Execution Systems, to support our clients in their digital transformation journey. We partner with international clients across all industries, including 91 of the Fortune Global 100 and almost all of the Belux AEX-listed companies. Your role is to support delivery of MES projects and guide the solution design, setup the blueprint, infrastructure design, data model and provide valuable input to other team members in support of the project completion. You will need to work together with offshore teams to coordinate the project activities, test prototypes, showcase to business stakeholders and bring the solutions successfully live to a production environment.    

Qualifications

What we are looking for: 

  • You have a master's degree in a relevant study domain (Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Management, Business Economics, etc)

  • Strong knowledge of MES tools such as Siemens, Schneider, Dassault Systèmes, AVEVA MES, etc.  

  • Technical understanding on MES processes such as production scheduling & planning, process monitoring & control, quality management, inventory and materials management, performance analysis & reporting, labor management. 

  • Understanding of integrations with other ERP systems 

  • You have been working in team context on defining solution outlines, configurations, functional & technical designs and delivering relevant RICEFW items and have experience on estimating these activites for commercial delivery  

  • Background in working at at least one end-to-end project implementation in the field of MES 

  • Good understanding of project methodologies like waterfall and agile and working in international teams. Experience with offshore teams is a plus

  • Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a plus

note: this role is non-visa/relocation sponsored for candidates outside of the EU - unless you work internally for Accenture in a non-EU country

 

What are your main responsibilities? 

  • Analysis of needs and participation in pre-sales phases 

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of current manufacturing processes and systems. 

  • Perform gap analysis to determine alignment with industry best practices and client requirements. 

  • Advise on technology trends and innovations in MES and manufacturing. 

  • Facilitate workshops and meetings to align stakeholders on MES initiatives. 

  • Design high-level MES solutions that integrate with existing enterprise systems (ERP, PLM, etc.). 

  • Develop architectural blueprints and technical specifications for MES implementations. 

  • Plan, schedule, and manage MES implementation projects from initiation to completion. 

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and quality control. 

  • Monitoring of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) implementation projects 

  • Estimation and management of costs, budgets and schedules 

  • Coordination and organization of the different phases of the project 

  • Delegation and supervision of missions and deliverables 

  • Support for production launches 

 

Your team 

 

Our consultants in Strategy & Consulting are changing businesses every day using deep industry insights, knowledge and innovative ideas. Positioned at the crucial intersection of business, technology and industry, we devise creative new strategies based on trends, insights and data. With an eye for competitive advantage, digital disruption, operating models and the future workforce, we take on the challenge of designing and implementing transformative business solutions, using the newest technology.  

 

Our research-based advice and situational analyses enable our clients to act with speed and confidence. Whether we're investigating complex issues or identifying new opportunities, our work always comes down to one thing: unlocking value and creating real, tangible impacts. 

 

Your background 

  • University Master’s degree in engineering and/or technology with a strong affinity for Supply Chain Management or Process Engineering 

  • 5 - 10 years of relevant industry experience 

  • Experienced in working in the MES space  

  • Willingness to travel to (international) client sites (in compliance with up-to-date travel policies) 

 

Our offer 

Accenture is an incredible place to work - and keep learning. By joining us, you’ll become part of a global company with a world-class brand and reputationBesides the work we do for our clients, we’re proud of our vibrant, diverse workplace culture: we believe in openness and honesty, fairness and equality, common sense and realism. We want to get to know the real you and help you explore and grow - whatever it is you're great at. So, you will always have lots of learning opportunities (formal and informal) to improve your role-specific skills and expertise. 

 

Besides our high-profile, challenging projects and our nurturing work environment, we offer excellent employee benefits, including: 

 

  • A competitive and reward package 

  • A flexible transport arrangement that suits your personal situation (electric car or bicycle, flexible budget including NS business card) 

  • Mobile phone + subscription 

  • An expense allowance 

  • Meal vouchers 

  • Group insurance 

  • Extra legal pension  

  • Eco vouchers 

  • Discount on Accenture shares 

  • The possibility to work 4 x 9 hours a week 

  • 20 + 12 holidays 

 

Interested? 

Are you ready to join Accenture for a career where you can be yourself and do what you love? Apply now and change the world around you. 

 

Questions? Connect with Erwin van der Laan through erwin.van.der.laan@accenture.com. 

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