IT Applications Manager

Select Milk Producers; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays Off

Uniform Program

Shoe Allowance

Onsite Gym

Career Advancement Opportunities

Leadership Development

Community Involvement

Sustainability Initiatives

Job summary

Select Custom Solutions, based in La Crosse, WI, seeks an IT Applications Manager to lead ERP and business‑application initiatives. You’ll steer development, support, and deployment of in‑house and off‑the‑shelf systems while mentoring the applications team.

The role requires SDLC experience, ERP proficiency (Dynamics 365 BC), and strong coding with C#.NET/HTML/JS. Hybrid/remote work with occasional onsite days is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience supporting software development processes (SDLC).
• 1+ year in a supervisory/lead role preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar.
• Experience programming in C#.NET, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of reporting tools, including Power BI or similar systems.
• Experience integrating ERP and related applications via APIs.
• Understanding of Accounting, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee development, support, and enhancement of business applications including ERP and in‑house apps.
• Provide leadership and day‑to‑day supervision to the IT applications team.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and business owners to plan and execute enhancements.
• Ensure application support meets day‑to‑day needs and operations.
• Oversee design, development, and delivery of data and reporting solutions for decision‑making.
• Track status of requests and manage project requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

SDLC experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

C#.NET

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

SQL/Transact-SQL

Power BI

APIs

ERP Systems (Dynamics 365 BC)

Job description

Shape What’s Next at Select Custom Solutions

At Select Custom Solutions, we don’t just make ingredients—we create possibilities. From La Crosse, WI, our team brings innovation and expertise to contract manufacturing, branded dairy and non-dairy ingredients, custom blends, and ingredient distribution. With modern facilities and cutting-edge capabilities, we help some of the world’s most trusted brands deliver products that make a difference in people’s lives.

With a strong focus on growth, innovation, and excellence, Select Custom Solutions offers opportunities to be part of meaningful work that impacts industries worldwide. Whether you’re working hands‑on in manufacturing or supporting operations, your contributions help drive the future of food and nutrition.

We’re proud to be partnered with Select Milk Producers, one of the nation’s most progressive dairy cooperatives. With over 110 family‑owned dairies and multiple processing plants and joint ventures nationwide, our partnership connects us to a powerful network driving the future of food and nutrition.

Join us—and help shape what’s next.

What Select offers you:

Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.):

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays Off
• Uniform Program
• Shoe Allowance
• Onsite Gym
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development
• Opportunities to support our local communities
• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

What this role is all about:

We are looking for an IT Applications Manager near La Crosse, WI.

*To be considered, applicants must currently reside within 90 miles of La Crosse, WI. *

Location: This role can be primarily hybrid/remote but would require occasional onsite days.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, regular business hours + on call/weekends as projects dictate

The IT Applications Manager is responsible for the planning, development, support, and enhancement of the organization’s business applications, including the ERP system, custom in‑house applications, other off‑the‑shelf business applications, and reporting solutions. This role leads and supervises the applications and development team members, providing direction, coaching, and career development. Working alongside the infrastructure and project management teams and partnering with business owners, the IT Applications Manager ensures that applications, data, and reporting platforms are reliable, secure, and aligned with the current and future needs of the business and oversees development projects from requirements through deployment and operations support.

Job Duties:

• Plan, direct, and oversee the development, support, and enhancement of the organization’s business applications, including the ERP system, custom in‑house applications, other off‑the‑shelf business applications, andreportingsolutions.
• Provide leadership, direction, and day‑to‑day supervision to theIT applicationsteam
• Work with development staff, analysts, and business owners to plan and executeenhancementand support projects based on defined requirements and technical specifications;establishrealistic estimates and manage efforts against them to keep projects on target to meet deadlines.
• Ensure that application support activities are appropriately managed to support day‑to‑day business needs and operations.
• Provide oversight for all business applicationplatforms to ensure they perform to the needs of the business and remain reliable, secure, and well‑maintained.
• Oversee the design, development, and delivery of dataandreporting solutions that provideaccurate, consistent, and accessible information for data‑driven decision‑making.
• Track andreportthe status ofenhancementand supportrequestswhile ensuring that project requirements are adequately defined.
• Drive application and development planning in alignment with the technical strategies of the business and that considers the future needs of the organization.
• Evolve existing application systems, integrations, and architecture across ERP, business applications, andreporting systemsas needed.
• Establish and enforce standards, documentation, and best practices for application configuration, development, data governance, and reporting.
• Collaborate withITand business teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Help team members resolve problems, both technical and interpersonal, and provide guidance to coach, motivate, and lead staff to theiroptimumperformance levels and in their career development.
• With prior approval, evaluate, recommend, and coordinate the purchase of software and services, and manage relationships with external vendors and service providers.
• Oversee and promote the responsible adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and capabilities to improve application development, support, and reporting, andadvancedepartmentaland organizational goals.
• Responsible for employee relations, includingwork direction of employees, hiring, training, performance reviews, administering policies and procedures, disciplinary action, and compensation recommendations.
• Direct the implementation of departmentalobjectives, goals, and policies.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilitiesin accordance withthe organization’s policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol:
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or relatedfieldrequired.
• Equivalentcombination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting software development processes (SDLC)required.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a supervisory, lead, or coordinator role preferred
• Experience supporting, administering, or implementing an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar ERP.
• Experience programming in C#.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or related programming environments, and a solid understanding of Transact‑SQL and database administrationrequired.
• Knowledge of reporting tools, including Power BIorsimilar systems
• Experiencewithsoftware development to integrate ERP and related applications, including working with APIs,required.
• Understanding offunctional business areas such as Accounting, Supply Chain, and Manufacturingrequired.
• Enterprise application development experience preferred.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Where you’ll be working:

Our La Crosse, WI, plant is home to approximately 330 employees. This facility supplies the food, beverage, and nutritional industries with innovative functional ingredients and superior quality contract manufacturing services.

La Crosse, WI, is nestled between the Mississippi River and the rolling river bluffs. This town is home to a plethora of colleges, high-quality health care, community events, and cultural opportunities. If you want to enjoy outdoor activities there are many opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, skiing, and boating. The town hosts multiple events annually and is famously known for their Oktoberfest celebration as well as offering a minor league baseball team. Visit the La Crosse Chamber site https://www.lacrossechamber.com/ for more information on local events.

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