POMS Recipe Author

Contractor Role: MES (POMSnet) Recipe Author Position Summary The POMSnet Recipe Author Contractor will support the development, configuration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of manufacturing recipes within the POMSnet Manufacturing Execution System (MES) at our Waco, Texas site. The contractor will work closely with process engineers, MES leads, validation teams, quality, and site manufacturing personnel to translate manufacturing processes into executable electronic batch records and MES recipes.

This role is responsible for authoring and modifying recipes, supporting testing activities, troubleshooting recipe execution issues, and ensuring compliance with company standards, validation requirements, and site procedures.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned POMSnet Recipe Author with 3-5 years of MES experience and at least 3 years of recent, hands‑on POMSnet expertise. They should have experience working in pharmaceutical GMP environments, be comfortable modifying and troubleshooting recipes within POMSnet, and be capable of writing test scripts with minimal oversight. Aquila experience, SAP integration knowledge, and familiarity with validation processes are highly desirable.

Most importantly, the candidate must be able to hit the ground running immediately, as the team does not have the bandwidth to train someone on the POMSnet platform.

Key Responsibilities Recipe Development & Configuration Author, modify, and maintain POMSnet manufacturing recipes and associated MES objects.

Build and configure:o Recipeso Unit Procedure so Operationso Phaseso Equipment and material control logico Recipe parameters and calculation so BOM and equipment references

Translate process descriptions, batch records, and technical specifications into MES recipe functionality.

Ensure recipe structures align with site standards and approved design specifications.

Testing & Validation Support Write and Execute unit testing and integration testing of recipe changes.

Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), PQ, and deployment activities.

Investigate and resolve defects identified during testing and validation.

Collaborate with validation resources to ensure documentation is complete and traceable.

Deployment & Hypercare Support Support recipe migrations across Pilot, PQ, and Production environments.

Participate in site go-live preparation and deployment activities.

Provide operational support during hypercare periods.

Troubleshoot recipe execution issues and implement approved corrections.

Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to standardize and simplify recipe design.

Support reusable recipe template development.

Partner with MES architects and site teams to improve recipe authoring efficiency and compliance.

Required Qualifications 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).Hands-on experience authoring recipes in POMSnetExperience supporting GMP manufacturing environments.

Understanding of:o Electronic Batch Records (e )o Manufacturing process flowso Equipment and material managemento Validation and testing processeso Change control procedures

Ability to interpret process descriptions, PFDs, batch records, and technical specifications.

Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

Deliverables The contractor will be expected to:

Author and modify POMSnet recipes according to approved specifications.

Complete recipe configuration and testing activities within project timelines.

Support defect resolution through validation and deployment.

Maintain compliant documentation and change records.

Participate in deployment readiness reviews and hypercare support.

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