System Administrator (MES)

Gildan Activewear Inc
  • San Jose, CA
    1 day ago

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    System Administrator (MES) - df-479 | Gildan

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    Who we are

    Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan, Hanes, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, ALLPRO, GOLDTOE, Peds, Bali, Playtex, Maidenform, Bonds, as well as Champion which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

    Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan''s long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

    The Opportunity

    Reporting to the Lead Administrator, System, the MES Administrator is a senior technical authority responsible for overseeing the entire Manufacturing Execution System (MES) ecosystem across the Manufacturing Division. In this role, you will ensure the optimal performance, security, and scalability of MES infrastructure, while driving continuous improvement and strategic alignment with business objectives.

    As the primary liaison between IT, operations, and business stakeholders, you will provide leadership in system governance, compliance, and innovation across our global manufacturing operations.

    The Role

    • System Governance & Strategy: Define and enforce MES architecture standards, policies, and best practices; develop long-term strategies for MES scalability, integration, and modernization; lead audits and compliance initiatives to ensure adherence to cybersecurity and regulatory standards.
    • Infrastructure Management: Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of MES hardware and software; ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization of MES systems; manage vendor relationships and evaluate new technologies for MES enhancement.
    • Operational Excellence: Guarantee SLA compliance and system uptime across all MES platforms; monitor system health, analyze performance metrics, and implement proactive measures; validate and approve technical procedures, documentation, and audit records.
    • Leadership & Collaboration: Serve as the escalation point for MES-related incidents and complex technical issues; coordinate technical communication between IT teams, manufacturing operations, and business units; mentor MES/Helpdesk Engineers and provide advanced technical guidance.
    • Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Lead testing and deployment of new MES technologies and integrations; drive automation initiatives and process optimization within MES environments; ensure cybersecurity standards are applied consistently across MES infrastructure.

    The Requirements

    Education: University degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).

    Experience: 3+ years of overall experience in System Administration, including work with Textile Applications and industrial networks; no prior managerial experience required.

    Technical Problem-Solving: Proven ability to resolve real-time manufacturing disruptions - unexpected downtime, latency, or degraded MES performance that can impact production schedules and KPIs - and to troubleshoot integration issues across ERP, PLC, SCADA, and other manufacturing or business systems that can cause production delays and reporting inaccuracies.

    Decision-Making: Comfortable making high-stakes calls during unplanned outages - deciding between immediate failover, a temporary workaround, or emergency escalation - while minimizing impact on manufacturing operations, and prioritizing which updates, patches, or security fixes require immediate deployment versus scheduled maintenance.

    Leadership: Experience mentoring technical staff (e.g., MES/Helpdesk Engineers) and serving as an escalation point and cross-functional liaison between IT, manufacturing operations, and business stakeholders.

    What's in it for you?

    • Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
    • Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
    • From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
    • Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
    • Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

    We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

    We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

    Find your fit with us

    We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.

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    • Our business

    • Our story

    • Vision, mission, and values

    • Leadership

    • Back

    • Management

    • Board of directors

    • Governance

    • Back

    • Annual general meeting resources

    • Ethics and compliance

    • Manufacturing process

    • Back

    • Vertical integration

    • Yarn-spinning

    • Textiles

    • Sewing

    • Distribution

    • Our factories

    • Brands

    • Back

    • Gildan

    • Hanes

    • Comfort Colors

    • American Apparel

    • Bali

    • Maidenform

    • Playtex

    • GOLDTOE

    • ALLPRO

    • Peds

    • Investors

    • Back

    • Why invest

    • Stock information

    • Back

    • Share price and charts

    • Dividend information

    • Stock splits

    • Analyst coverage

    • Reports and filings

    • Back

    • Reports

    • Regulatory filings

    • Supplemental info

    • Events and presentations

    • Responsibility

    • Back

    • Our Next Generation Sustainability strategy

    • Our sustainability journey

    • Recognitions and partnerships

    • Respect for the environment

    • Back

    • Environmental stewardship

    • Climate change and energy

    • Water management

    • Circularity

    • Biodiversity

    • Respect for people

    • Back

    • Human rights

    • Back

    • Ethical labour practices

    • Supply chain and contractor standards

    • Right to freedom of association and collective bargaining

    • Modern slavery

    • Living wage

    • Human capital management

    • Back

    • Learning and development

    • Inclusion and belonging

    • Employee well-being

    • Global health and safety

    • Community engagement

    • Respect for transparency

    • Back

    • Reports and disclosures

    • Codes, policies, and approaches

    • Media

    • Back

    • News

    • Media resources

    • Careers

    • Back

    • Open positions

    • Discover where we work

    • Life at Gildan

    • Inclusion and belonging

    • Summer internship program

    • Contact

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