Manufacturing Applications Leader — ERP & Integration

Ashton North LLC

Spring Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Ashton North LLC seeks an experienced Applications Manager to lead ERP and custom software initiatives in a manufacturing setting. You will direct development, integration, and ongoing support of enterprise applications, collaborating with Manufacturing, Finance, and IT to align technology with business goals.

The role requires strong ERP management (JD Edwards preferred), team leadership, and a track record in manufacturing IT.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of progressive experience in ERP systems, business applications, software development, or application management.
Minimum of 3 years of experience managing technical teams.
Manufacturing industry experience is required.
Strong experience managing, supporting, implementing, or enhancing enterprise ERP applications.
Experience overseeing custom software development and business application initiatives.
Working knowledge of software development technologies such as .NET, JavaScript, or comparable platforms.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
Working understanding of operational technology systems and applications used in manufacturing, including MES, SCADA, PLC-connected equipment, or comparable shop-floor technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead the management, support, enhancement, and optimization of ERP and enterprise business applications, preferably JD Edwards.
Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and other business functions to understand operational requirements and identify opportunities for application improvements.
Oversee ERP configurations, enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and ongoing application support.
Evaluate existing applications and recommend solutions that improve functionality, efficiency, reliability, and user experience.
Develop and maintain application roadmaps, prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and operational impact.
Ensure business applications effectively support manufacturing processes, inventory management, production planning, and other critical business functions.
Lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of custom business applications using technologies such as .NET, JavaScript, and related development platforms.
Oversee software development projects from requirements gathering and solution design through testing, implementation, and ongoing support.
Provide technical direction to developers and business systems analysts, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business requirements.
Oversee integrations between ERP systems, custom applications, databases, and other enterprise technologies.
Apply Agile development methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban, to improve software delivery and project execution.
Identify opportunities to automate business processes, eliminate manual workflows, and improve operational reporting and data accessibility.
Establish software development standards and promote application quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Apply a working understanding of OT systems and applications used in manufacturing, including MES, SCADA, PLC-connected systems, and industrial data collection tools.
Understand how shop-floor technologies interact with ERP and enterprise applications to support production, scheduling, inventory, quality, and reporting.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Automation, and IT teams to identify opportunities for improved application integration and manufacturing data visibility.
Support initiatives that connect manufacturing information with business applications to improve data accuracy, reporting, and decision-making.
Translate manufacturing operational requirements into practical application enhancements and software solutions.
Serve as a technical partner to manufacturing stakeholders without direct responsibility for programming or maintaining industrial control systems.