ERP Lead

Sheffield Forgemasters International; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite canteen

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme (up to 9%)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sheffield Forgemasters International is seeking an ERP Lead to join our IT team at the Sheffield site. You will own the Infor LN CloudSuite rollout, optimise processes across manufacturing, inventory, quality and supply chain, and champion change management to maximise adoption.

This role bridges IT, operations and the shop floor, translating heavy engineering workflows into scalable ERP solutions and shaping the ERP roadmap.

Qualifications

• Proven ERP lead experience, ideally with Infor LN CloudSuite.
• Manufacturing ERP background in steelmaking/heavy industry.
• Strong grasp of production planning, scheduling, inventory, quality and costing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ERP implementation, rollout and continuous improvement of Infor LN CloudSuite across the business.
• Drive adoption of standard ERP processes for manufacturing, production, quality, inventory and supply chain.
• Collaborate with operations to translate heavy engineering processes into ERP solutions.
• Champion business transformation by replacing legacy processes with scalable ERP ways of working.
• Develop and deliver change management, training and communications to maximise engagement and adoption.
• Establish master data governance and data quality standards to support operational excellence.
• Partner with business stakeholders, IT teams and external partners, providing leadership throughout the ERP programme.
• Own the ERP roadmap and identify opportunities to enhance capability and efficiency.

Skills

ERP implementation

Manufacturing ERP

Change management

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Infor LN CloudSuite

Data governance

Shop-floor systems integration

Tools

Infor LN CloudSuite

MES

Shop-floor integration

Job description

At Sheffield Forgemasters we have an exciting opportunity for an ERP Lead to join our team.

This role is based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, and will be working as part of our IT Team. Our IT department ensures that all digital systems, infrastructure, software, and data operations run smoothly to support the organisation.

As an ERP Lead, you will be accountable for the successful implementation, optimisation, and ongoing ownership of Infor LN CloudSuite within Sheffield Forgemasters. This role bridges IT, operations, and the shop floor, ensuring that standard Infor LN processes are adopted across the business, aligned with the Infor Process Catalogue (IPC) model, and embedded through effective change management.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the implementation, rollout and continuous improvement of the Infor LN CloudSuite ERP system across the business.


• Drive the adoption of standard ERP processes to support manufacturing, production, quality, inventory and supply chain operations.


• Partner with operational teams to translate complex heavy engineering and steel manufacturing processes into effective ERP solutions.


• Champion business transformation by replacing legacy processes with scalable, best-practice ERP ways of working.


• Develop and deliver change management, communication and user training to maximise engagement and adoption.


• Establish robust business processes, master data governance and data quality standards to support operational excellence.


• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, IT teams and external implementation partners, providing functional leadership throughout the ERP programme.


• Own the ERP roadmap, identifying opportunities to enhance system capability, improve efficiency and support long‑term business objectives.

About You

• Proven experience leading ERP implementations, ideally Infor LN CloudSuite.


• Strong background in manufacturing ERP, ideally within steelmaking, metals, or heavy industrial environments.


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including:
  
  
  
  • Production planning & scheduling
  
  
  • Inventory & materials management (MRP)
  
  
  • Quality and traceability
  
  
  • Costing and operational reporting
  
  
  
  


• Knowledge of MES, automation, or integration with shop-floor systems.

As well as having the skills, knowledge and experience for this role, we are also looking for someone who embodies our core values: Customer Focus; Working Together; Trust & Respect; Quality & Innovation and Safety & Wellbeing.

The Working Pattern

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. We offer flexibility in our start and finish times between 06:15 - 09:30 and 14:30 - 18:00.

Why Join Sheffield Forgemasters?

Sheffield Forgemasters celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026 and continues to be an iconic steel production & engineering company, with a history that can be traced back to the 1770s. We have since gone through many evolutions and gone by several different names and guises, whilst consistently being at the forefront of innovation and new process development in the UK steel industry.

Recognising Sheffield Forgemasters as a global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings, we were acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work, £1.3bn is being invested in modernising our plant and equipment, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

What We Offer

• Stability, with large-scale & long-term investment and orders already secured into the 2040s.


• A programme of redevelopment that will include state-of-the-art new machinery and facilities on site.


• Up to 9% employer pension contribution.


• Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension programme, 4 x annual salary.


• All Employee Bonus Scheme, up to £1000 paid annually, dependent on company performance.


• Onsite canteen.


• Free onsite parking and available EV chargers.


• Multi-Faith Room.


• Free Sheffield Forgemasters branded coat upon joining, with other branded workwear available to purchase online.


• You at Work - Access to online discounts portal.


• Employee Assistance Programme.


• Cycle to Work scheme.


• Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.


• Onsite Occupational Health Team, providing health screening and wellbeing initiatives and support, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Availability to confidentially discuss any physical or mental health concerns.
  
  
  • Referrals and access to Physiotherapy sessions, when required.
  
  
  • Ear irrigation.
  
  
  • Flu Vaccinations.
  
  
  • Blood Pressure management clinics.
  
  
  • Weight management clinics.
  
  
  • Occupational Health checks in line with health promotion and wellbeing events. e.g. Cholesterol, Blood sugar, Icle tests, etc.
  
  
  • Health promotion campaigns, utilising outside companies / charities, such as Andys Man Club.
  
  
  • Access to Zest Fit - Lifestyle Coach.
  
  
  • Skills for life sessions offered to all, including CPR, managing bleeds, burns etc.
  
  
  • Financial Wellbeing Sessions - Pension providers coming on site to talk to colleagues and offering advice.
  
  
  • Chaplain Service.
  
  
  
  


• Support for ex-military and reservists in employment as a bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Equality and Diversity

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Sheffield Forgemasters. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our local catchment area and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Flexible Working

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements that align with our policies. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office-based and remote working. Applicants can request further information regarding the policy and how this may work in their role, from our People & Culture Team and / or the line manager for the applicable role.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. People working with government / MOD assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.

Nationality limitations

Please be aware that many roles at Sheffield Forgemasters are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 - 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

For additional information or if you would like to discuss working for Sheffield Forgemasters or a specific role in more detail, please email [e-mail] .

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