Application Manager: MES Hydra (m/f/d)

To strengthen our team in Hanover, we are currently looking for a:
MES Hydra Application Manager (m/f/d) Full-time
Do you want to make production digitally measurable—and set up systems that really work in the factory? Then take on responsibility for MES Hydra (MPDV) in an internationally positioned medium-sized group of companies (rubber & plastic) with rollouts in Germany, Europe, and North America. Become part of our Digital Services team at our Hanover location.
The JÄGER Group, headquartered in Hanover, has been supplying high-quality components and subsystems made of rubber, plastic, metal, and, more recently, basalt for over 80 years. The fourth-generation family-run group of companies is recognized as a qualified, globally active partner in mechanical and plant engineering, environmental and agricultural technology, energy technology, and petroleum exploration. Today, we have more than 1,200 employees working for us worldwide at over 20 national and international locations.

YOUR TASKS

• You are the main contact person for Hydra in the Jäger Group – both technically and organizationally
• You will introduce Hydra to other plants and continuously develop the solution
• You will support our locations in all aspects of production orders/planning, QA, BDE/MDE, time recording, and reporting
• You will ensure stable operation (troubleshooting, root cause analysis, improvements)
• You will accompany updates/releases, coordinate partners, and implement minor adjustments yourself after training
• You will train key users and translate production requirements into implementable solutions

YOUR PROFILE

• A degree (e.g., business informatics or engineering, business administration with a focus on IT) or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and, ideally, experience in projects/subprojects (rollouts, implementation, further development)
• Ideally, several years of practical experience with an MES (preferably Hydra/MPDV) and an understanding of processes in the manufacturing industry
• Basic knowledge of programming/scripting
• An understanding of ERP is a plus (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics or SAP) – especially in the interaction between MES and ERP
• Very good written and spoken English for international collaboration

Extra plus: Hands-on IT infrastructure.
Because it counts on the shop floor: Know-how in machine connection & Hydra terminals as well as basics in network/Windows clients/remote troubleshooting are a real advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Environment: You will find yourself in a successful, fourth-generation, internationally-oriented family business
• Ready to go: You will be welcomed as part of the JÄGER family and guided through a structured onboarding process at the start of your employment
• Responsibilities: You can look forward to an interesting, varied, and responsible job
• Team spirit: In addition to great colleagues, you can also look forward to regular company and team events
• Lifelong learning: We support you with a mix of different training measures so that you always stay up to date
• Framework: Attractive compensation including vacation pay, annual performance bonus, a company pension plan, and the option to work from home are also included
• Meeting place: In addition to modern offices with lounge areas for quick exchanges, you will also find culinary delights in our in-house company restaurant
• Vision: As a dynamic group of companies with an international focus, we can also offer you long-term prospects

HAVE WE SPARKED YOUR INTEREST? Then please apply via our job portal, stating your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date. We look forward to hearing from you soon!