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Job Title: Senior SAP PP/PM Functional Consultant (Manufacturing & Maintenance)
Location: Atlanta, GA Duration: 12+ Months contract with possible extension/conversion
Job Overview:
Seeking a highly experienced SAP PP/PM implementation specialist with deep domain expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and equipment maintenance. The consultant will lead comprehensive manufacturing implementations, bringing extensive knowledge of production planning, quality integration, and maintenance strategies in validated environments.
Candidates needs to have:
SAP Implementation Experience:
10+ years of comprehensive SAP PP/PM implementation experience with minimum 5 full lifecycle manufacturing projects
Proven track record of leading complex manufacturing implementations in process and discrete
industries
Deep technical expertise in SAP PP configuration including production planning, BOM management, and shop floor integration
Extensive experience with SAP PM configuration including maintenance planning, work order management, and equipment hierarchy
Strong experience with manufacturing integration including MES connectivity and process control systems
Hands-on experience with manufacturing data migration and master data management
Domain Knowledge:
Extensive manufacturing and production planning domain expertise across multiple industries
Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, six sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong knowledge of maintenance strategies, reliability engineering, and asset management
Experience with capacity planning, finite scheduling, and manufacturing optimization
Understanding of manufacturing quality systems and statistical process control
Knowledge of advanced manufacturing concepts like Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing
Healthcare Manufacturing Expertise:
Minimum 5+ years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing implementation experience
Deep understanding of cGMP regulations, FDA validation requirements, and quality systems
Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing processes including API production, formulation, and packaging
Knowledge of equipment qualification, calibration management, and maintenance in validated environments
Understanding of batch manufacturing, cleaning validation, and change control processes
Preferred Skills (Bonus):
SAP PP/PM certification
Advanced manufacturing or engineering degree
Experience with SAP S/4HANA manufacturing functions and embedded analytics
Knowledge of digital manufacturing technologies and IoT integration
Previous experience with validated manufacturing systems and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
Job Description:
SAP Implementation Leadership:
Lead end-to-end SAP PP/PM implementation projects for complex manufacturing environments
Conduct comprehensive manufacturing process assessments and system design workshops
Design integrated manufacturing solutions spanning PP, PM, QM, and related modules
Develop detailed functional specifications for production planning, shop floor execution, and maintenance processes
Execute complex configurations including manufacturing organizational structures, work centers, and routing
Lead manufacturing data migration including BOMs, routings, work centers, and equipment master data
Manage integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and process control systems
Domain Expertise & Process Design:
Design comprehensive production planning processes including demand-driven manufacturing and capacity optimization
Implement advanced Bill of Materials (BOM) structures with variant configuration and engineering change management
Configure sophisticated routing and work center management with capacity planning and finite scheduling
Design preventive maintenance strategies with condition-based and predictive maintenance capabilities
Implement maintenance planning and scheduling with resource optimization and spare parts management
Configure production order management with shop floor data collection and backflushinp
Design quality-integrated manufacturing processes with in-process inspection and batch documentation
Healthcare Manufacturing Specialization:
Implement cGMP-compliant manufacturing processes with batch record generation and review
Design pharmaceutical production planning with campaign planning and cleaning validation schedules
Configure equipment qualification processes (IQ/OQ/PQ) and calibration management
Implement batch genealogy and product traceability throughout the manufacturing process
Design change control processes for manufacturing procedures and equipment modifications
Configure deviation management and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) workflows integrated with production