Director, Manufacturing Systems & Applications

Toromont Cat; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

AVL Manufacturing, based in Hamilton, Ontario, seeks a Director of Manufacturing Systems & Applications to lead the day-to-day delivery, support, and continuous improvement of ERP, MES, and shop-floor systems across a complex industrial environment.

Collaborate with plant leadership to drive governance, data integrity, and reporting while advancing automation and process improvements. Deep hands-on experience with SAP, D365, or Infor is required, along with strong cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting enterprise applications in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• ERP implementation, migration and support experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP/MES system support, upgrades, and integrations.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Oversee data governance, reporting, and dashboards for business decisions.
• Coordinate external vendors, consultants, and internal teams to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Ensure system security, stability, and proper documentation.

Skills

ERP systems

Leadership

Manufacturing

Systems integration

APIs

Data architecture

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Tools

SAP

D365

Infor

Job description

Director, Manufacturing Systems & Applications

Job Category: Senior Leadership

Requisition Number: DIREC010320

• Posted : August 20, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Hamilton, ON L8E6C9, CAN

Description

Founded in 1998, AVL has grown into a North American leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing, and assembly solutions. For over 25 years, we've combined in-house mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering with custom acoustical design and airflow analysis to deliver fully integrated power-generation and energy-storage systems.

Rooted in Hamilton, Ontario, AVL Manufacturing is proud to expand our North American footprint with our new U.S. facility, in Charlotte, NC —bringing world‑class power packaging solutions closer to our customers.

AVL remains fiercely client‑focused—driven by a dedication to quality, innovation, and collaboration that ensures every custom enclosure and power solution precisely meets our customers' needs.

Our team is the foundation of our success. Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands‑on approach to every project. Our in‑house experts in mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering work seamlessly with our production teams to deliver precision‑built solutions that exceed industry standards. Quality is more than a goal—it's our promise. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high‑performance products they can trust.

At AVL, we truly live our 'We Are One Team' philosophy. Through seamless collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we consistently deliver results that exceed quality expectations.

Job Summary:

Director, Manufacturing Systems & Applications
An experienced technology leader responsible for the day-to-day delivery, support, and continuous improvement of business and manufacturing systems across a complex industrial environment. Working closely with plant operations, supply chain, finance, engineering, and business stakeholders, this role ensures critical systems remain reliable, integrated, and aligned with operational needs.
The successful candidate will bring deep hands‑on experience supporting manufacturing applications, ERP platforms, shop floor systems, system integrations, reporting solutions, and business process improvements. They will lead technology projects from requirements gathering through implementation and ongoing support, while also serving as a trusted partner to operations teams.

Pay Type

Full Time, Permanent

Compensation

$135,000.00 to $165,000.00

The listed base salary is just one component of our total rewards package, and performance‑based or discretionary bonuses may be available.

Location: Hamilton, North Carolina - travel required. Hamilton based preferred. Some flexibility with remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the support, enhancement, and administration of ERP and manufacturing systems.
• Manage ERP upgrades, migrations, and business transformation initiatives.
• Partner directly with plant leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Oversee integration between ERP, MES, warehouse management, production, quality, and other operational systems.
• Coordinate vendors, consultants, developers, and internal support teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Troubleshoot complex business and technical issues affecting production and operational processes.
• Drive adoption of best practices for system governance, master data management, testing, and change management.
• Develop reporting, analytics, and operational dashboards to support business decision‑making.
• Provide leadership to analysts, developers, and application support resources.
• Ensure business systems remain secure, stable, scalable, and well‑documented.

Job Specific Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise applications within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience with ERP implementation, migration, and support projects for Manufacturing companies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, inventory management, supply chain, quality
• Experience supporting ERP solutions such as SAP, D365, Infor or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems integration, APIs, data architecture, and reporting platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with business stakeholders and translate operational requirements into technology solutions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a practical, hands‑on approach to delivery and support.

AVL Manufacturing offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At AVL Manufacturing, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive hiring process and supporting candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during recruitment or selection, please notify our Human Resources team so we can assist you appropriately.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Please note that our hiring processes involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening, assessing, or selecting candidates; all final decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws.