SAP Manufacturing Consultant

SAP Manufacturing Consultant - Contract or CTP - Midlothian, TX - $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Our client is seeking a SAP Manufacturing Consultant in Midlothian, TX.

Role Description

SAP Manufacturing Consultant responsible for functional ownership and operational integrity of SAP and select non SAP manufacturing applications.
The consultant will act as an Application Guardian, supporting live production environments, managing enhancement requests, and coordinating with application support partners.
Currently only one person performs this role, so this position has high visibility and responsibility.
SAP Modules - Scope & Priority
Primary (Required):
PP - Production Planning
PM - Plant Maintenance
QM - Quality Management
Nice to Have:
MM - Materials Management
CO - Controlling
Integration between SAP and Microsoft applications
Exposure to MES / L2 systems strongly preferred
Application Guardian Responsibilities (SAP & Non SAP)
Accountable for performance, integrity, and continuity of applications under ownership:
Owns application stability and performance
Manages application support partners for:
Incident resolution
Service requests
Enhancements
Works with users to:
Define enhancement requirements
Validate functionality
Ensure no business disruption
Develops SOWs for enhancements
Reviews and validates vendor estimates
Oversees testing and production deployment

Skills & Requirements

Core SAP Functional / Technical Fundamentals (Must Demonstrate)
Candidates must be able to:
Explain end to end manufacturing business processes (not just T codes)
Demonstrate strong understanding of SAP master data (and why it matters)
Explain data flow, dependencies, and impacts
Reference relevant SAP tables for their modules
Understand core SAP concepts across the manufacturing lifecycle
Module Specific Depth (Evaluated During Interview)
Candidate should demonstrate depth in PP / PM / QM, including:
Configuration knowledge (when & why, not memorized steps)
Transactional flows and system controls
Handling of organizational structures:
Plants
Storage locations
Company codes
Integration points with:
Other SAP modules
MES / L2 systems
Understanding of ECC vs S/4HANA differences (if applicable)
Modules assessed:
PP
PM
QM
MM (nice to have)
CO (nice to have)
Troubleshooting & Production Support (Critical)
Must be comfortable supporting live production systems:
Structured, logical problem solving approach
Identifies root cause before applying fixes
Knows where to troubleshoot:
Logs
Dumps
Queues
Error messages
Can discuss common production issues and real resolutions
Calm under pressure in production incidents

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

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