SAP Manufacturing Lead

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Job Title
: SAP Manufacturing Lead
Location
:
Atlanta, GA
Salary Range
: $145,000
Benefits
:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, cross‑functional IT teams, and project managers to analyze requirements and design, configure, and implement SAP Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions.
• Oversee end‑to‑end manufacturing operations, including supply chain planning, procurement, production, inventory management, quality inspection, and related system integrations.
• Manage full project life cycles — including budgeting, resource planning, risk management, and delivery of manufacturing‑focused initiatives.
• Conduct Fit‑to‑Standard analyses, validate process designs, and ensure solutions meet both business and regulatory requirements.
• Support system upgrades, global rollouts, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure seamless business operations.
• Facilitate requirements gathering and design integrated solutions across functional areas such as finance, order‑to‑cash, and supply chain.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, support solution architecture design, and oversee SAP configurations within Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), Procurement, and MES.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to internal and external project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development.
• Ensure adherence to best practices, documentation standards, and industry‑specific compliance requirements.
• Monitor solution performance, proactively manage risks, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships throughout project execution.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, workshops, and comprehensive solution documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process or system enhancements that add value to the business.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–8 years of hands‑on experience in SAP Manufacturing and MES implementation and support.
• Proven expertise in SAP Manufacturing processes, including configuration and functional design in S/4
  
  HANA environments.
• Strong understanding of batch management, serialization, make‑to‑order processes, and integration with finance, procurement, and quality modules.
• Demonstrated success leading SAP projects and cross‑functional teams in complex, fast‑paced environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities for mapping business requirements to SAP solutions.
• Experience in regulated or high‑quality manufacturing environments (e.g., medical device, pharmaceutical, or aerospace) preferred.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support global initiatives.