Manufacturing Process Owner / SAP PP-QM Lead

Manufacturing Process Owner / SAP PP-QM Lead Blistex Inc - 4.2 Oak Brook, IL Job Details 22 hours ago Qualifications Capacity requirements planning (CRP) Resource planning methods Manufacturing facility Bachelor's degree Production management software SAP Quality Management (QM) Integration Platforms (Enterprise solutions)

SAP S/4HANA

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SAP PP/QM

Lead - Manufacturing Process Owner (Contract)

Location:

Chicagoland Area Schedule:

M-F business hours, hybrid/onsite as needed based on project phases

Status:

Contract Employee Term:

12 Month Contract About the

Role:

We are seeking an experienced

SAP PP/QM

Lead & Manufacturing Process Owner to drive and optimize the Plan-to-Produce lifecycle for a leading manufacturing organization. In this high-impact contract role, you will own the SAP Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) domains, ensuring the system accurately supports how materials are transformed into finished goods while maintaining strict quality standards. You will work at the intersection of operations, supply chain, quality, and IT, ensuring seamless execution from planning through production and inspection. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale

SAP/S4HANA

manufacturing environment, influencing system design, master data governance, and MES integration. Key Job Responsibilities Production Planning (PP) Domain Own SAP PP configuration, including Bills of Materials (BOM), routings, work centers, production orders, process orders (PP-PI), and capacity planning Govern production master data to ensure accuracy and alignment with real-world operations Manage MRP integration with Supply Chain, ensuring reliable demand signals and planned order execution Oversee shop floor control processes including order release, confirmations, goods issue, and goods receipt Quality Management (QM) Domain Own SAP QM configuration, including inspection plans, inspection lots (incoming, in-process, final), usage decisions, and notifications Manage Certificate of Analysis (CoA) processes and quality documentation Ensure adherence to quarantine and blocked stock processes for non-conforming materials Support customer complaints and supplier non-conformance processes through SAP QM workflows Integration & Systems Collaboration Coordinate integration between SAP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ensuring accurate data exchange Support and validate interface performance using IDocs, BAPIs, and APIs Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams Testing & Continuous Improvement Review SAP system updates and assess impact on PP and QM processes Design and execute UAT scenarios (MRP runs, production execution, goods movements, quality inspections) Support MES integration testing to ensure system reliability and accuracy Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field 7-10 years of combined manufacturing operations and

SAP PP/QM

experience Minimum 4 years of hands-on SAP functional configuration experience Direct experience in a manufacturing environment (shop floor or production planning required) Skills & Expertise Deep SAP PP expertise: BOMs, routings, work centers, MRP, production/process orders, capacity planning Strong SAP QM expertise: inspection plans, inspection lots, usage decisions, notifications, and certificate management Experience in discrete, process (PP-PI), or repetitive manufacturing environments Knowledge of S/4HANA functionality (MRP Live, embedded analytics) Understanding of MES integration and data exchange technologies Strong problem-solving skills and ability to bridge business and technical requirements Diverse Experiences Blistex is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Blistex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become the best in our industry. You will find strong collaboration, ownership opportunities, and exposure to complex manufacturing and SAP environments that will elevate your expertise.