Manufacturing IT & Capability Lead

Meijer Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a skilled ITS Development and Manufacturing Systems professional to lead development projects from ideation through launch.

The role involves guiding cross-functional teams, delivering capabilities across Manufacturing Systems (PLEX), Merchandising, Planning, Product Flow, Distribution, and Logistics. You will provide training to operations teams, manage timelines, monitor progress, and implement corporate product flow strategies while building strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of combined experience in supply chain management, inventory management, supply chain operations, or vendor performance management preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven leadership and subject matter expertise that build team confidence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in creating SOPs and training documentation.
• Manufacturing industry experience, or experience in a similar production or service environment, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to execute multiple projects and manage resources to achieve goals.
• Ability to develop efficient, effective solutions to complex business challenges.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Visio. Curiosity to explore new data sources and tools required; prior SQL or coding experience required.
• PMPO Product Manager/Product Owner certification required or expected.

Responsibilities

• Create, lead, and execute ITS development and capability projects that support manufacturing sales, margin growth, and company-wide performance goals.
• Create and manage Manufacturing ITS feature cards and timelines; review project plans for consistency and standards compliance; manage cross-functional dependencies; and adjust plans or resolve issues as needed.
• Provide first-level support and training to operations teams for current and future IT infrastructure systems, including the full Manufacturing Systems (PLEX) platform, Merchandising, Planning, Product Flow, Distribution, and Logistics.
• Share responsibility for Manufacturing Systems Administration, including configuration for systems integration.
• Research market trends and industry standards to support new business, product development, and ITS infrastructure initiatives; provide direction and input to project leads and coordinate integration activities with other IT departments to ensure successful implementation and support.
• Participate in ITS Development meetings to help the team resolve software development issues.
• Monitor current development project status and communicate updates to the business.
• Lead the development and deployment of metrics used to analyze business performance.
• Lead the implementation of corporate product flow strategies, methods, and guidelines for manufacturing.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers and the IT organization to support successful process and technology integration that meets customer requirements.
• This job profile is not intended to include every responsibility of the position; other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

SQL / coding experience

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or engineering

Tools

SOP creation

Training documentation

Job description

Meijer Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a skilled ITS Development and Manufacturing Systems professional to lead development projects from ideation through launch.

The role involves guiding cross-functional teams, delivering capabilities across Manufacturing Systems (PLEX), Merchandising, Planning, Product Flow, Distribution, and Logistics. You will provide training to operations teams, manage timelines, monitor progress, and implement corporate product flow strategies while building strong