Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Analyst
$70k - $90k USD
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.
job purpose:
The MES Team at fairlife is responsible for implementing, improving, and supporting the production‑critical systems used to manufacture fairlife products. These systems orchestrate operational execution while generating and integrating data across ERP and business intelligence platforms.
The MES Analyst will play a key role in optimizing production operations by implementing, configuring, and supporting MES and related shop‑floor software systems. This position will analyze manufacturing processes, troubleshoot system issues, ensure data accuracy, and deliver reliable support for plant‑floor operations.
responsibilities:
- System Configuration & Implementation: Designing, configuring, testing, and deploying MES solutions. Managing version updates, patches, and system upgrades.
- Process Optimization: Analyze manufacturing processes to identify improvements. Reduce waste, drive operational efficiency, and improve data accuracy.
- Support & Troubleshooting: Provide technical support for MES and associated systems. Diagnose and resolve incidents to maintain system uptime. Participate in on‑call rotation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with IT, production, quality, and engineering teams to gather and document business requirements. Translate requirements into functional system implementations.
- Data Management & Reporting: Analyze production data for accuracy and completeness. Support integration between MES, ERP, Quality, SCADA, and Warehouse systems.
- Training & Documentation: Develop SOPs and user documentation. Train end users on system functionality and best practices.
skills/qualifications required:
- Required Experience: 2+ years in a technical or analyst role within a manufacturing environment.
- Technical Skills Required: Proficiency in MES , SCADA, SQL, PLC communication technologies (E.g. OPC), Data historian and ERP integrations.
- Preferred Technologies: Ignition, Canary, Allen-Bradley platforms.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment required, food and beverage experience preferred.
working conditions and physical requirements:
- Support on the factory floor as needed.
- Extended hours during certain project phases.
- On-site presence required during various project phases.
- Travel to other plants, vendor facilities, and integrator sites as needed.
food safety requirements:
- Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
- Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
- Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
- Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
- Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
- Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
- In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.
how fairlife nourishes you:
At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
- Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
- Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
- Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
- Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
- 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
- Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
- Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
- Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups
position location: Webster, NY
reports to: MES Solution Manager
travel requirements: 25%
exempt/nonexempt: Exempt
*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Base pay range:
$70,000—$90,000 USD
fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.
For Recruitment Agencies
At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.
As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.
Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.