General Summary
This is a global leadership role, based in Costa Rica and reporting directly to senior leadership in the United States.
The role sits at the intersection of Manufacturing, IT and Data, with responsibility for driving manufacturing systems and data initiatives across our global operations.
We are looking for an experienced technology leader who understands manufacturing operations and can connect systems, data and technology with the realities and needs of the manufacturing floor.
This person will lead initiatives related to manufacturing systems, ERP and MES environments, data integration, digital operations, reporting and visualization, while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and IT teams across the organization.
The ideal candidate understands both sides of the conversation: the technology behind manufacturing systems and the operational realities of production, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Systems
• 5+ Experience in regulated manufacturing environments and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• 5+ years of experience in Project Management and Operations Systems
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, systems and data
• Experience with ERP, MES, system integrations and manufacturing data environments
• Advanced English proficiency (C1)
• Valid U.S. visa and availability to travel regularly to the United States
• Master's degree is a prefer.