Job Description

Vacancy Name

Master Data Co-orddinator

Employment Type

Permanent

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Wisbech

Business Area

Operations

Workplace Type

Onsite

About Princes

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description

Manages, audits and supports the correct use of the MES system through appropriate master data housekeeping, auditing, change coordination, coaching, training content development and training delivery.

Validates and approves the set-up of manufacturing master data for new products through the use of the Maexstro system

Manages the failure of messages within the WEI interface to ensure master data is corrected and messages are processed and orders updated accordingly.
Smooth operation of the MES system in conjunction with manufacturing processes including manufacturing master data is a key aspect of ensuring the plant leverages the benefits of MES to improve on critical KPI's and as such improve the overall performance. This role has responsibility for ensuring the MES solution meets this criteria. To analyse potential problems and to take appropriate action to remedy any shortfall in performance, seeing actions through to completion/implementation. To ensure correct processes are followed using the MES system. Liaising with operations teams to ensure system is used to best effect and recognizing and supporting requirements for training and coaching to meet correct system usage. Liaise with internal and external MES support teams in connection with the maintenance and support of the MES system. Builds positive relationships with good morale and cooperation within other areas of the business Represent the Manufacturing team in the approval of critical master data components associated with the correct use of the MES system. Educate a wider audience on the accuracy and nature of the master data. Liaises with Operations, IT and External parties to define, design, test and implement MES application improvements and changes. Consistently achieves agreed targets and KPIs i.e. Failed messages from / to SAP, clearance of MES Inventory following production and at end of week. Reconcile and control inventory in production supply areas. The person will be expected to be able to be knowledgeable in all functional areas of MES operations for manufacturing and demonstrate the behaviours and skills outlined in the competency matrix .

Role Requirements

Experience within a food-processing environment and understanding of hygiene standards is essential. Experience and understanding of the master data that controls the behaviour of the MES application Experience in operating the MES application end to end covering and deep understanding of all normal functions and how the system relates to SAP. Experience of using Maextro to validate and approve new product launches from a manufacturing master data perspective Experience of reviewing failed messages within WEI and processing these through to resolution Experience of working with SAP manufacturing master data such as BOMS and Routings Competent numeracy/literacy skills Excellent communication skills. Experience in influencing colleagues to achieve desired outcomes.

Benefits:

22 shift Annual Leave

14.5% Pension - 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer

Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days

Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies

Critical Illness Cover

* Learning & Development Opportunities