MES Engineer - IT Project & Infrastructure Leader

JESSE L. GENERY

256-***-**** *****.******@*****.*** 6572 Stratford Ln Northport, AL 35473

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT MANUFACTURING IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT MES SYSTEMS

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

●Accomplished MES Engineer with 20+ years of hands-on experience providing full range of IT operations management, manufacturing execution systems, infrastructure management, system administration and cross functional team management.

●Fully equipped with competencies in providing infrastructure support for applications, monitoring systems and resolving gaps, issues reporting deficiencies, adding Value Stream and providing GAP analysis.

●Highly proficient across a range of operating systems, software platforms, computer hardware and other peripherals, with the ability to adapt and master tools and technologies quickly.

●Vast experience in spearheading business and technology partnership in process redesign to achieve business needs, establish delivery roadmap and capture new business opportunities.

●Deep experience developing, testing, and implementing MES solutions to provide crucial support to customers and their project needs.

●Hands-on leadership skills in project management skills with strong ability to achieve operational objectives of each project by contributing to the strategic plans and establishing effective technology practices for service delivery.

●Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop strong business relationships with business partners, plants and business groups.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Information Technology Project Management Infrastructure Management MES System Management Manufacturing Execution System Manufacturing Operations Management IT Project Lifecycle Management Quality Assurance Software/Hardware Administration Network & System Management Technology Implementation Security Planning Network Topologies Product Testing Troubleshooting Gap Analysis Enterprise Architecture Requirement Analysis Risk Assessment Business Intelligence Process Improvement Performance Management Technical Support

WORK EXPERIENCE

MES ENGINEER February 2023 – Present

Motherson (SMP) – Cottondale, AL

●Modify system/station as per changes in manufacturing and departmental environments to improve processes and reduce system overhead.

●Conduct in-depth analysis to solve problems, identifying gaps and issues that minimize system modification and maintenance; made recommendations, including discovering new approaches or applications

●Research and evaluate technology solutions and present recommendations for improved system operations.

●Create data verification methods and comply with standard system procedures running SQL queries

●Manage MES system change requests with various internal groups as well as customers across 2 production facilities.

●Monitor data, from transfer and receipt, formatting and troubleshooting, to ensuring data is properly loaded to its respective product.

●Provide technical support to resolve or assist in resolution of issues relating to database management systems.

Key Achievements

●Designed and implemented an MES system that reduced production cycle time by 20% and increased overall efficiency by 15%, resulting in annual cost savings.

LPS DEPLOYMENT SPECIALIST March 2020 – January 2023

Lear Automotive – Southfield, MI

●Provided leadership and initiative to ensure services, delivery and project expectations were met or exceeded

●Maintained and supported MES system integration for multiple build lines across multiple facilities.

●Performed daily triage of complex or high priority data issues, working collaboratively with both internal teams and end users to facilitate and delivered a timely resolution to clients.

●Designed and implemented data solutions best suited to deliver on customer needs.

●Continually explored new technologies and systems in an effort to always grow and uncover better ways to solve problems and improve processes.

Key Achievements

●Successfully launched full MES application suites at two sites

●Provided technical assistance concerning equipment performance standards that resulted in receiving a commendable score of 100%.

●Successfully managed transition of build lines between multiple facilities with no downtime or issues to facility or customer

IT SHOP FLOOR ANALYST March 2014 – March 2020

Faurecia Automotive – Auburn Hills, MI

●Managed IT system change requests along with application providers, various internal groups as well as customers within MES system. External customers include: MBUSI, GM, Nissan, and Hyundai.

●Developed SSRS (MS SQL Server) reports for plant needs as requested.

●Provided technical assistance to local functional users to minimize operational disruptions.

●Supervised installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices.

Key Achievements

●Defined and worked with application developer to produce a new application step type that eliminated over 2500 steps from overall plant production system decreasing overhead and increasing traceability.

●Managed and implemented over 60 business change requests across multiple sites varying from adding production stations to full implementation of new product.

●Managed Implementation of MES system integration with new SRS system

●Successful Launch of two new product lines within MES system

IDPS ENGINEER (MES System Engineer) March 2012 – 2014

Faurecia Automotive – Cottondale, AL

●Managed and facilitated system change requests from the plant in collaboration with the engineering team.

●Created and modified MES system shop floor manufacturing stations in response to the plant's production requirements and requests.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Local IT Support – Faurecia Automotive – Cottondale, AL January 2010 – March 2012

Systems Administrator - Inteva Products – Cottondale, AL January 2009 – September 2010

Manufacturing IT Support - EDS (HP Company) – Cottondale, AL September 2007 – January 2009

Manufacturing IT Support - AVI Staffing – Cottondale, AL February 2007 – September 2007

IT Shop Floor Support - PASS Inc. – Birmingham, AL January 2006 – February 2007

Customer & System Support - API Digital Inc. – Huntsville, AL April 2004 – January 2006

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Windows XP/8/10, Multiple Windows Server versions, SQL Server, SQL Reporting Services, HTML, DNS, VMware, Active Directory, Backup Exec, Kepware, Insequence MES, LPS MES, IRS MES, Office 360, MS Teams

SOFT SKILLS

Verbal/Written Communication Organization Constructive Criticism Interpersonal Skills Flexibility Risk-Taking Team Building Time Management Project Planning Team Communication/Collaboration Attention to Detail Goal Setting Creativity Integrity Leadership

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