Senior Manager, ERP Systems & Applications

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with immediate vesting

Profit sharing and paid time off

Job summary

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager for ERP Systems & Applications to drive the ERP strategy and lead the Epicor Kinetic implementation.

This role partners with Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to translate complex requirements into scalable ERP solutions and a robust support model. The position is based at the Glen Allen, VA headquarters, offers a hybrid work arrangement, and reports to the VP of Information Technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience implementing and supporting ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of ERP architecture, configuration, integrations, data migration, testing, deployment, and support.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP strategy, architecture, design, and integration decisions for Epicor Kinetic.
• Translate business requirements into scalable ERP solutions and guide Kinetic implementation.
• Partner with IT and business leaders to shape the ERP roadmap and prioritize investments.
• Establish an effective ERP support model and transition from implementation to ongoing support.
• Coordinate with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and external partners to deliver milestones.

Skills

ERP systems leadership

Epicor Kinetic

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Epicor ERP

ERP architecture

Job description

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Senior Manager, ERP Systems & Applications

Regular Full-Time Glen Allen, VA, US

Salary Range: $124,779.00 To $151,517.00 Annually

About Hamilton Beach

Hamilton Beach Brands is a leading designer, marketer, and distributor of innovative household and commercial appliances trusted by consumers around the world. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, we develop and market a broad portfolio of products under well-known brands including Hamilton Beach®, Weston®, Lotus®, and Hamilton Beach Professional®.

For more than a century, our products have helped simplify everyday life – from preparing meals and beverages at home to supporting foodservice professionals in restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens.

Our culture is guided by a shared set of values that shape how we work and make decisions every day: Customer Obsession, People, Good Thinking, Ethics, Passion for Quality, Embrace Change, Teamwork, and commitment to Our Environment and Community.

At Hamilton Beach Brands, we look for people who are collaborative, curious, and motivated to make meaningful impact.

About the Role

We are s eeking an experienced ERP Systems Manager to provide technical and operational leadership for the company’s enterprise resource planning environment, with a primary focus on the implementation and ongoing support of Epicor Kinetic .

The ERP Systems Manager will serve as a key IT leader responsible for translating business requirements into scalable ERP solutions, leading technical execution of the Kinetic program, and establishing a sustainable support model following implementation.

This position requires a combination of ERP technical expertise, business-process knowledge, project leadership, and people leadership . The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Distribution, IT leadership, business stakeholders, and external implementation partners.

This full-time, hybrid position is based at our corporate headquarters in Glen Allen, Virginia, and reports to the VP, Information Technology.

Salary Range: $124,779 - $151,517 Annually

What You’ll Do:

ERP Strategy and Technical Leadership

• Lead ERP architecture, configuration, technical design, and integration decisions for the Epicor Kinetic environment.
• Translate business priorities into ERP solutions that support reliable operations, security, and the company’s technology strategy.
• Partner with IT and business leaders to shape the ERP roadmap, prioritize investments, and evaluate opportunities for improvement.

Epicor Kinetic Implementation

• Lead day-to-day technical delivery of the Kinetic implementation, working closely with Epicor consultants, project leadership, and functional teams.
• Guide configuration, testing, issue resolution, cutover preparation, and deployment readiness to support a successful launch.
• Champion standard Epicor capabilities and evaluate customization based on business value, complexity, and long-term support needs.
• Communicate technical decisions, delivery risks, and recommendations clearly to project and IT leadership.

Business Process Improvement

• Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Distribution, and other business teams to translate requirements into practical ERP solutions.
• Lead discussions to identify process gaps, simplify workflows, and improve consistency across business functions.
• Help stakeholders evaluate tradeoffs between business requirements, standard system capabilities, and customization.

Integrations and Data

• Oversee ERP integrations with enterprise applications, warehouse systems, EDI platforms, and reporting tools to support dependable data flow.
• Lead the technical work for data migration, validation, and reconciliation to support accurate conversion and business readiness.
• Establish clear ownership, monitoring, and controls for integrations and data quality.

ERP Operations and Continuous Improvement

• Build an effective ERP support model with clear processes for prioritizing production issues, enhancements, and technical work.
• Guide the transition from implementation to ongoing support while balancing project milestones and business continuity.
• Establish documentation, knowledge sharing, and cross-training practices that strengthen team coverage and support reliability.
• Support change and release management practices that keep the ERP environment stable as business needs evolve.

Team and Partner Leadership

• Lead and develop ERP technical resources, setting clear priorities, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Coordinate internal teams and consulting partners to deliver agreed milestones and resolve resource or delivery challenges.
• Manage technical relationships with Epicor and other ERP partners, including consultant deliverables and performance.
• Build internal ERP expertise through coaching, collaboration, and effective knowledge transfer from implementation partners.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Extensive experience implementing and supporting enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong knowledge of ERP architecture, configuration, integrations, data migration, testing, deployment, and ongoing application support.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and coordinate work across internal teams, consultants, and technology partners.
• Strong understanding of core business processes, including finance and accounting, order management, procurement, inventory, manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing, and distribution.
• Experience partnering with business leaders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate across teams in a complex, global business environment.

What We Offer

Hamilton Beach Brands offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and long-term success.

Other offerings include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company HSA contributions
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Profit sharing program
• Paid vacation, holidays, and a paid charitable day
• Summer hours to support work-life balance
• Employee discounts on Hamilton Beach products

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov .