ERP Operational Process Specialist with an engineering and manufacturing background, skilled in applying a manufacturing ERP system (Epicor preferred) to the development and manufacturing of firearms.
This role focuses on analyzing engineering & manufacturing processes and applying ERP best practice functionality to ensure seamless integration within the manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate combines the above expertise with strong critical thinking skills, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is driven to improve manufacturing workflow efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
Responsibilities
- Work with key departments aligning ERP functionality with operational needs in engineering and manufacturing such as:
- Update/create workflows, work instructions, routings, BOM’s
- Component part numbering and documentation
- Product configuration & documentation
- Quality, shipping/receiving processes
- Understand existing processes and create workflow analysis documentation for improvements
- Support data integrity, reporting, and analytics to improve decision-making within the engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Coordinate with IT to provide end-user support and training to engineering and manufacturing associates to ensure adoption and effective use of relevant ERP tools.
- Participate in testing and validation of ERP changes impacting engineering and manufacturing to ensure accuracy, usability, and reliability.
- Collaborate with IT to review and advise on upgrades, new modules, and enhancements impacting engineering and manufacturing.
- Build strong partnerships with manufacturing departments, acting as the liaison between these teams and ERP vendor (Epicor).
- Work with and collaborate enterprise wide to ensure ERP deliverables align with organizational goals and deliver measurable impact.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or related field. Relative experience in manufacturing operations.
- 5+ years’ experience using/deploying ERP functionality across manufacturing departments, with preference for Epicor (other ERP manufacturing software).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing ERP-enabled business processes
- Ability to interpret all manufacturing requirements to define ERP functionality that aligns with and supports business processes.
- Experience with manufacturing ERP reporting and analysis tools.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments and coordinating end-user training.
- Adaptability and eagerness to grow and improve an ever-evolving manufacturing ERP system.