MES & Manufacturing Systems Specialist

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Data Engineering

In short

Arla seeks a MES & Manufacturing Systems Specialist for their Felinfach, West Wales facility. This permanent, on-site role involves ensuring the stability, security, and effectiveness of manufacturing systems, driving digitisation initiatives, and collaborating with operational teams. A degree in IT or related field, 2-5 years of experience, and strong knowledge of SAP, SQL, Power BI, and Excel are required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure availability, performance, and security of MES and production IT systems supporting site operations.
  • Identify and deliver continuous improvement and digitisation initiatives across manufacturing processes.
  • Act as a key contributor to system design, testing, training, and implementation activities.
  • Manage MII user access, permissions, and governance activities.
  • Collaborate with site stakeholders, SAP super users, and central Arla experts to optimise manufacturing solutions.

Requirements

  • Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2-5 years' experience within IT systems engineering, IT administration, or production IT environments.
  • Strong technical knowledge of SAP and manufacturing systems.
  • Understanding of SQL concepts.
  • Understanding of Power BI and Excel reporting tools.
  • Strong understanding of production operations, KPI reporting, and the interaction between business processes and IT systems.
  • Understanding of how MES systems link is paramount.
  • Collaborative with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to develop relationships across site and within global IT teams.
  • Inquisitive nature to identify and solve complex challenges.
  • Ability to work with minimal operational disruption.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with LEI, Intouch, RMS, and MII would be highly beneficial.

Benefits

  • Access to internal and external development opportunities.
  • Competitive salary.
  • 26 days' holiday.
  • Matched pension contributions up to 6%.
  • Life assurance.
  • A range of flexible benefits.
  • High job satisfaction within the Felinfach team.

Skills

SQLPower BIExcelSAP
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About Arla

We are more than 23,000 colleagues across 39 countries and 7,624 dairy farmer-owners in Denmark, Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. We aim to create the future of dairy, to bring healthy and sustainable dairy products to people across the world, and to lead the transition towards sustainable dairy farming and production. We work continuously on the farms, at the dairies, and in our administration to reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impact. We are committed to champion good food habits and inspire a healthy life. We collaborate with NGOs and…

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Company

Arla

Job Posted

3 days ago

Expires

in 1 week

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Felinfach, United Kingdom

Qualification

Bachelor

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