IT Business Systems Manager (MX)

Kauffman Engineering, LLC.; Reynosa; Hybrid; MXN 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kauffman Engineering, LLC. is seeking a senior IT manager to own enterprise applications including S2K VAI ERP, MES, and data/AI reporting across US and Mexico sites.

You will lead the business-systems team, drive process harmonization, and deliver key projects with strong governance and security focus. Reporting to the IT Director, the role combines hands-on leadership with strategic roadmap execution, overseeing integrations, analytics, and safeguarding compliance across CFDI 4.0 and US GAAP.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing enterprise applications with ERP experience.
• 3+ years leading teams and managing implementation partners.
• Maquiladora or US-Mexico cross-border manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own S2K VAI ERP configuration, security roles, releases, and roadmap across sites, including upgrades.
• Standardize BOMs, routings, manufacturing orders, costing, inventory, and warehouse processes cross-sites.
• Lead MES deployment (Siemens Opcenter) and integrations with MES/APS/WMS/ERP.
• Own data architecture, ETL/ELT pipelines, and define KPIs with business owners.
• Lead project delivery to PMO standards and mentor two direct reports.

Skills

ERP Ownership

Cross-border Ops

S2K VAI

MES Deployment

Data Analytics

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

S2K VAI

Siemens Opcenter MES

SQL/DB2

Power BI

REST APIs

Job description

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of IT, the IT Manager - Business Systems owns Kauffman Engineering’s enterprise applications - S2K VAI ERP, MES, integrations, custom applications, and the data and AI reporting platform - across four US and Mexico sites. With about 96% of the 2026-2028 IT portfolio running through the ERP layer, this hands-on manager leads that portfolio (WMS, APS, MES, analytics, and the ERP upgrade), manages the business-systems team, and personally delivers selected projects.

Key Responsibilities:

ERP & Cross-Border Business Processes

• ERP Ownership: Own S2K VAI configuration, security roles, releases, and roadmap at all sites, including the R6.0 to R6.3 upgrade; run test, patch, and release cycles through CAB.
• Process Harmonization: Standardize BOMs, routings, manufacturing orders, costing, inventory, and warehouse processes across sites with process owners.
• Compliance: With Finance, ensure ERP support for SAT CFDI 4.0, Carta Porte, Annex 24/31, and US GAAP reporting.
• Hosting & Continuity: Manage the hosting provider to SLA; with Infrastructure, test ERP disaster recovery (RTO/RPO 2 h).

Manufacturing Systems & Integration

• MES Program: Lead the Siemens Opcenter MES deployment (Reynosa first) and support; integrate wire-processing, crimp, and test equipment for serialization, traceability, and OEE.
• Integrations: Own documented, monitored ERP integrations and APIs (MES, APS, WMS, CRM, HRMS, engineering tools).
• Custom Applications: Maintain internal apps, retire legacy tools, and enforce secure SDLC and version control.

Enterprise Data, Analytics & Generative AI

• Data Architecture & Governance: Own EDW design, ETL/ELT pipelines, master data, and data quality; define key metrics (OTIF, OEE, margin, lead time) with business owners.
• AI & BI Delivery: Deliver Power BI dashboards and bilingual Claude AI reporting; manage AI use-case intake within Cybersecurity’s security, privacy, and DLP guardrails.

Portfolio Delivery & Team Leadership

• Project Delivery: Lead the portfolio to PMO standards and serve as project manager on selected projects.
• Team Leadership: Develop two direct reports (ERP Analyst / Project Manager; Applications Analyst), maintain a RACI, and ensure backup coverage for critical applications.
• Business Partnership: Work with site leaders to prioritize backlogs and drive adoption through training and key-user networks.
• Vendor Management: Manage application vendors and partners on delivery, quality, and cost; support contract negotiations.

Scope & Decision Authority

• People & Budget: 2 direct reports plus consultants and site key users; manages the business-systems budget within Director-approved limits.
• Decision Rights: Application configuration, integration design, release scheduling (subject to CAB), and team assignments; escalates scope, budget, and priority trade-offs to the Director.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience

• 8+ years in manufacturing enterprise applications, including a full ERP implementation or major upgrade; 3+ years leading teams and implementation partners.
• Wire harness, electronics, automotive, or US-Mexico maquiladora experience strongly preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Manufacturing ERP (S2K VAI preferred; SAP, Infor, Epicor, or D365 acceptable) and MES (Siemens Opcenter preferred); IBM i / Db2 a plus.
• SQL, data warehousing (ETL/ELT), Power BI, and integrations (REST APIs, JSON, middleware, EDI).
• Working knowledge of generative AI (LLM APIs, RAG); Mexican fiscal compliance (CFDI 4.0, Annex 24/31) and cost accounting.

Leadership & Core Competencies

• Bilingual Fluency (required): Professional English and Spanish, written and spoken.
• Business & Change Leadership: Understands costing, inventory, scrap, and OTIF economics; drives user adoption and data discipline; manages multiple concurrent projects with clear ownership.

Education and Certifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Required: S2K VAI vendor training (6 months); ITIL 4 Foundation (12 months); PMP (18 months, preferred at hire); Siemens Opcenter MES training (before MES kickoff, planned Aug 2027).
• Nice to have: APICS CPIM; Microsoft PL-300 (Power BI). Company-funded only if approved in the annual development plan.

Working Conditions:

• Location & Travel: Reynosa, Tamaulipas plant (hybrid per policy); 10%-20% travel to US sites; valid passport required.

Environment:

• Office and plant floor (standard PPE); after-hours go-live support as needed.