SAP Support Lead - Mfg Operations

BravoTech

Hartford, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Atlassian JIRA, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Identify Issues, Incident Management, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Process Planning, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Materials Management, Mentoring, Offshoring, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Planning, Production Support, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, SAP MM, Service Level Agreement (SLA), ServiceNow, Software Patches, Supply Chain Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Testing, Time Management, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Hartford, CT
POSTED
30+ days ago
- Hybrid in Hartford, CT- MUST be US Citizen    Job Title: SAP Support Lead – Manufacturing Operations
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced SAP Support Lead to oversee production support and continuous improvement initiatives across our SAP landscape, with a focus on Manufacturing Operations. This role will lead day-to-day support activities, ensure system stability, and partner closely with business stakeholders to optimize manufacturing processes within SAP.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead SAP production support for Manufacturing Operations, ensuring system availability, performance, and issue resolution
  • Act as the primary point of contact for SAP-related incidents, service requests, and escalations
  • Manage and prioritize support tickets (L2/L3), ensuring timely resolution and adherence to SLAs
  • Collaborate with business users in manufacturing, supply chain, and operations to understand issues and implement solutions
  • Drive root cause analysis and implement preventative measures to reduce recurring issues
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (functional, technical, Basis, integration) to resolve complex issues
  • Support and enhance SAP modules such as PP (Production Planning), MM (Materials Management), QM (Quality Management), and WM/EWM
  • Oversee transport management, testing, and deployment of fixes and enhancements
  • Ensure proper documentation, knowledge sharing, and support processes are maintained
  • Lead and mentor a team of SAP support analysts or offshore resources
  • Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and system optimization
  • Support system upgrades, patches, and enhancements in coordination with IT teams

Required Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of experience in SAP support or functional roles, with strong focus on Manufacturing
  • Deep knowledge of SAP modules such as PP, MM, QM, and/or WM/EWM
  • Experience leading production support teams and managing ticket queues
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (production planning, shop floor execution, inventory management)
  • Experience with incident management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira)
  • Ability to perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex system issues
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with both technical and business stakeholders

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BravoTech