Smart Factory - Product Manager
ConvaTec
Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Unomedical s.r.o. is a member of Convatec which is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com
**Place of work:** Priemyselný park 3, Michalovce, Slovakia
**Wage (gross) and other rewards:** minimum 1800€ / monthly (depending on experiences and quality of the candidate) + annual global incentive plan-bonus and other benefits in compliance with social benefit program of the company
**Contract type:** full-time
**Start date:** by agreement
**About the role:**
The Smart Factory MES Product Manager is a liaison between IT and the Operations/Engineering organization and will have overall responsibility for driving the transformation of the current manufacturing process to the MES and digital environment to delivery Industry 4.0 solutions to deploy digital manufacturing capabilities.
This leader serves as a single point of contact to the Operations/Engineering team identifying technology and translating the current manufacturing process into the MES digital platform, support the automation strategy, and accountability for solution design and project delivery.
We are seeking a MES Product Manager to lead the transformation of our manufacturing processes into a digital, Industry 4.0 environment. As the key liaison between IT and Operations/Engineering, you will drive the deployment of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions globally, shaping our Smart Factory vision. This role offers the opportunity to manage cutting-edge digital projects and help deliver innovative manufacturing capabilities.
**Your key duties and responsibilities:**
+ Lead the transition to MES and digital manufacturing processes.
+ Collaborate with plant teams to model production processes in the MES system (order/material management, quality control, maintenance, etc.
+ Act as the product owner of global Smart Factory MES projects, ensuring smooth adoption across ConvaTec sites.
+ Create and deliver MES training to shopfloor teams.
+ Work with IT and business teams to integrate MES with IoT, SCADA, and automation systems.
+ Oversee MES solution design, implementation, and project delivery.
+ Foster a culture of innovation and talent development within digital manufacturing.
**About you:**
+ Extensive knowledge of MES platforms (e.g., Apriso, Critical Manufacturing).
+ Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and data integration.
+ Product management experience, including full lifecycle management and Agile methodology.
+ Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
+ Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
+ Experience managing global MES projects across diverse regions.
**Education / Qualifications:**
+ Degree in Engineering or related field.
+ 5+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on MES or industrial software.
+ Hands-on experience with manufacturing operations and Industry 4.0 implementation.
+ Knowledge of regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, ISO) and global MES integration.
**Languages:**
+ Active communication/writing/reading in English.
**Travel Requirements:**
+ Up to 50%, including international travel.
Our ambitions will bring the very best out in you. You’ll be pushed to aim higher and really own your work. You’ll be encouraged and supported to make things happen, too. It can be challenging. But, as the progress you make will help improve the lives of millions, it’ll be worth it.
This is stepping up to a challenge.
This is work that’ll **move** you.
**Note:** Please send your CV only in English language.
**Employee perks, benefits:**
+ Annual global incentive plan-bonus.
+ Large corporation with representation and manufacturing plants in the world.
+ Stable employer for Michalovce city and its surroundings.
+ Corporate culture – Underpinning everything we do are our values:
- Improve care
- Deliver results
- Grow together
- Own it
- Do what´s right
+ Convatec Day – extra day off.
+ Home office possibilities.
+ Flexible working hours.
+ Introduction program according to company standards.
+ Development trainings.
+ Career opportunities for internal employees.
+ Referral bonus system.
+ Recognition program.
+ Meals in the amount of 0.44 Eur per one meal unit / day.
+ Supplementary pension plan after the trial period with the employer's contribution.
+ Social fund (various support and perks for employees).
+ Free bus transport within Michalovce city.
+ Various events / team building activities for employees.
+ Various employee discounts by vendors within Michalovce city.
**Company:**
Unomedical s.r.o. (member of the global company Convatec)
Priemyselný park 3
071 01 Michalovce, Slovakia
Email: job-slovakia@convatec.com
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