Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Job Description

As the Manufacturing Intelligence Systems Manager, you will manage 1-2 direct reports and guide the design and implementation of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions across our operations. You will turn user needs into scalable solutions that improve and track our manufacturing processes.

This role involves integrating MES with ERP systems and plant automation, managing data strategies, and managing multi-site rollouts to meet business goals. You'll also build IT/OT architecture and work with technology partners. You’ll collaborate with teams like Supply Chain and Talent to drive success.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s in computer science, engineering, MIS, or a related field, with 5+ years managing teams delivering MES solutions and 5-10 years in Project/Program Management and application development. You will have a strong technical background, experience with vendor management, knowledge of database architectures, and are willing to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally

This is a hybrid-based role which includes working 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) at our Butler, IN plant location. Relocation assistance is available for this role.

Sponsorship is not currently available for this position. 

What you will be doing:

Manage the design, implementation, and deployment of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions using various software tools.Translate user and business needs into scalable, traceable MES solutions.Architect and integrate systems to track and improve manufacturing processes.Design data management strategies for MES integration with ERP and plant automation.Develop business cases and manage multi-site rollouts as needed.Architect network infrastructure across plants and create scalable IT/OT systems.Build relationships with technology partners and operational teams.Establish an IIoT academy to enhance digital and analytical capabilities.Oversee engineering functions including process development, training, and capital projects.Manage, train, and manage the engineering team to meet company goals.Manage and approve the Capital Expenditure Budget.Provide strategic guidance to shape the future of the engineering function.

QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, MIS, or a related field.5+ years managing teams delivering manufacturing solutions, including MES deployment.5-10 years of experience in Project/Program Management for enterprise-wide solutions.5-10 years of application development experience with a strong technical background.Experience managing technical teams and working with vendors.Strong understanding of database architectures.Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Management of proprietary and out of the box manufacturing execution systems and applications.Experience working in an SAP/Oracle environment.

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]  and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.