Factory Application Manager

Experience : 10-18years

Location : Chennai

Mode of working : Hybrid

Role : Solution Manager in MES( Manufacturing Execution System / Factory Application)

Job Description

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Solution Manager – IT located in Chennai location.

Flex Future factory Solution Manager is responsible for leading the development, integration & delivery of applications that support factory production, maintenance, quality management, and real-time operational decision-making. This role requires close collaboration with manufacturing teams, EIT, and external vendors to deliver solutions that improve operational performance.

Reporting to the Senior Director , and the role involves :

What a typical day looks like :

• Collaborate with Global Capability Owners, Site production teams and Future factory Stream leads to gather operational requirements.
• Ensure solutions align with manufacturing standards, Industry best practices.
• Oversee end-to-end Development of factory applications, including design, development, configuration, testing, and go-live support.
• Manage the delivery Sprints, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of applications into existing factory processes.
• Act as the main point of contact for factory system issues and improvement initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments related to factory applications and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with vendors and software providers for system integration, upgrades, and deliverables
• Promote continuous improvement by analysing operational data and recommending new tools or enhancements.
• Keep abreast of emerging manufacturing technologies and industry trends.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team :