IT Programming and Systems Manager

Sunkist Growers

Santa Clarita (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid holiday, vacation, and sick time

Educational assistance programs

Job summary

A prominent agricultural company in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking an IT Programming and Systems Manager to oversee business systems, enhance technology infrastructure, and lead a team of programmers. The ideal candidate will have extensive ERP knowledge and programming skills in C#, SQL, and Java. This role offers competitive compensation and full-time employment.

Qualifications

5–7 years of experience in business systems management, including programming, integrations, and team leadership.
Proven track record in ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce.
Advanced SQL skills and familiarity with relational databases.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of programmers and mentor them for high performance.
Design and implement solutions aligned with business needs.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and plan system enhancements.

Skills

Java

VBScript

SQL

MariaDB

System Integration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Crystal Reports

SSRS

Jira

Confluence

Git

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Who we are:

Sunkist Growers is the oldest and largest citrus marketing cooperative in the United States, founded in 1893. Owned by more than 1,000 grower members across California and Arizona, Sunkist operates to serve its members by marketing and distributing a wide range of citrus fruits—including oranges, lemons, limes, mandarins, tangerines, and grapefruits.

With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Sunkist is more than just a brand—it’s a collaborative network built on the belief that we’re stronger together. Our growers, both large and small, work to deliver premium, sustainably grown citrus that consumers enjoy around the world. Focused on quality, innovation, and long-standing tradition, Sunkist continues to be a trusted name in fresh citrus.

Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Business Systems Manager to oversee, optimize, and enhance our enterprise business systems. This role combines hands-on coding, system integration, and automation with leadership responsibilities, ensuring our technology infrastructure supports and drives business objectives. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, strong ERP knowledge, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering innovative, reliable, and efficient system solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, coach, and mentor a team of programmers, fostering professional growth and high performance.
Partner with business systems analysts to design and implement solutions aligned with business needs.
Collaborate with department leaders and stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and plan system enhancements.
Develop a strong understanding of business processes to deliver effective, scalable technical solutions.
Write, review, and maintain code to customize and enhance systems using C#, Java, VBScript, SQL Server, and MariaDB.
Develop custom modules, scripts, and workflows to automate business processes.
Create APIs, web services, and integration scripts to enable seamless communication between applications.
Work primarily in Windows environments, with Linux experience as a plus.

System Integration Development

Lead integration projects across ERP, MES, CRM, and other enterprise systems using APIs and middleware solutions.
Build and maintain ETL processes for data migration, synchronization, and transformation.
Develop automation tools and custom scripts to improve data flow and system interoperability.

Data Management, Reporting & Analytics

Utilize SQL and programming skills to extract, analyze, and present data insights.
Oversee creation of dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Crystal Reports, and SSRS.
Optimize queries, views, and stored procedures for performance and usability.
Manage ERP/MES master data to ensure optimal system performance.

Testing, Quality Assurance & Optimization

Develop and execute testing plans, including unit, regression, and performance testing.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize code, integrations, and configurations to improve performance.
Implement QA standards and best practices for system customizations and upgrades.

Documentation & Training

Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including process flows, coding standards, and system architecture details.
Provide training and knowledge-sharing sessions to end-users and technical teams.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
5–7 years of experience in business systems management, including programming, integrations, and team leadership.
Proven track record in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce) and system architecture.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Java, VBScript, MS SQL, and MariaDB.
Advanced SQL skills and familiarity with relational databases.
Strong experience with system integration methods, including REST, SOAP, XML, JSON, and ETL processes.
Proficiency with reporting tools (Power BI, Crystal Reports, SSRS).
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and development tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, set priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Why Sunkist:

At Sunkist, we value trust, teamwork, communication, and continuous development. We believe in supporting our employees with the resources they need to grow both personally and professionally. If you value innovation, collaboration, and excellence, you’ll thrive here.

We offer:

A variety of choices for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
Internal and external training opportunities
Generous educational assistance programs
An open job posting system to support career growth

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