Manufacturing ERP & Applications Lead

Sora Resource Group; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group is seeking an Applications Manager for a manufacturing setting. You will lead ERP and custom applications, drive integrations, and align software with manufacturing goals to improve efficiency and data visibility.

The role requires deep ERP experience, vendor collaboration, and a track record of delivering scalable, automated solutions within production environments. This position emphasizes leadership and cross-functional partnership.

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 enterprise application integrations, software implementation projects, and business process improvement.
• Working understanding of operational technology systems and applications used in manufacturing, including MES, SCADA, PLC-connected equipment, or comparable shop-floor technologies.
• Understanding of how manufacturing systems interface with ERP and other enterprise applications.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with manufacturing operations, engineering, IT, and business leadership.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, production planning, inventory management, supply chain operations, and quality systems.
• Experience developing application roadmaps and managing software development backlogs.
• Exposure to Industry 4.0, manufacturing digital transformation, data analytics, or AI-enabled software development tools.

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 shop-floor technologies and how they interact with ERP.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Automation, and IT teams to identify opportunities for improved integration and manufacturing data visibility.
• Support initiatives that connect manufacturing information with business applications to improve data accuracy, reporting, and decision-making.

Skills

ERP Systems

JD Edwards

Custom Apps

Application Integration

Team Leadership

Agile

NET & JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

.NET

JavaScript

Job description

Sora Resource Group is seeking an Applications Manager for a manufacturing setting. You will lead ERP and custom applications, drive integrations, and align software with manufacturing goals to improve efficiency and data visibility.

The role requires deep ERP experience, vendor collaboration, and a track record of delivering scalable, automated solutions within production environments. This position emphasizes leadership and cross-functional partnership.