Systems Manager

Newly Weds Foods; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription Drug

Dental

Vision

401k

Employee Incentive Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Training

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a Systems Manager to lead the governance and maintenance of master data for formula, ingredients, labels, and manufacturing. You will drive data standards, partner with IT and business teams, and propel system improvements for compliant, efficient operations.

The role requires 10+ years in food data or systems, strong leadership, ERP experience, and excellent communication. The position is hybrid with on-site and remote elements at the Bryn Mawr location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, information systems, or related field.
• Ten+ years of relevant food industry, data, or systems experience.
• Experience leading teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with data governance, master data, data quality, and process controls.
• Strong data analysis, project management, decision-making, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP or manufacturing systems, reporting tools, Excel, and Word.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Systems team and set priorities, performance expectations, and service standards.
• Own governance for formula, ingredient, label, and manufacturing master data.
• Maintain and enforce systems policies, procedures, and data quality requirements.
• Monitor data accuracy and process performance and drive improvements.
• Partner with IT and business functions to define requirements and implement solutions.
• Lead data integration, validation, and migration across operating systems.
• Use data analysis and reporting to communicate performance to senior management.
• Develop and maintain role-based training for Systems staff and data users.
• Travel approximately 10–20% to support operations and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

Data quality

Project management

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Manufacturing systems

Excel

Word

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, information systems, or related field

Tools

ERP or manufacturing systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Reporting tools

Job description

Are you passionate about building the systems and data that keep a global food manufacturer running efficiently? As the Systems Manager, you will leads the team responsible for governing and maintaining accurate, reliable formula, ingredient, label, and manufacturing data. This role establishes data standards and controls, partners with business and IT teams, and drives system and process improvements that support compliant, efficient operations.

This role is on-site four day/week with one day remote based out of our Bryn Mawr location.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Systems team; set priorities, performance expectations, and service standards.
• Own governance for formula, ingredient, label, and manufacturing master data, including standards, accountability, and controls.
• Maintain and enforce Systems policies, procedures, and data quality requirements.
• Monitor data accuracy and process performance; resolve issues, address root causes, and drive measurable improvement.
• Partner with Information Technology and business functions to define requirements, prioritize initiatives, test changes, and implement solutions.
• Lead data integration, validation, and migration activities across company operating systems.
• Use data analysis and reporting to identify trends and communicate data quality, workload, service, and project performance to senior management.
• Develop and maintain role-based training for Systems staff, data owners, and system users.
• Travel approximately 10–20% to support operations, projects, and training.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, information systems, business, or a related field required.
• Ten or more years of relevant food industry, data, or systems experience required.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and cross-functional initiatives required.
• Experience with data governance, master data, data quality, and process controls required.
• Strong data analysis, project management, decision-making, and stakeholder-management skills required.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP or manufacturing systems, reporting tools, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word required.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills required.

WHY JOIN NEWLY WEDS FOODS?

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Lead critical data and systems initiatives that support product quality, compliance, and operational excellence across the organization.
• Collaborate Across Teams – Partner with IT, Operations, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and other business leaders to drive improvements and innovation
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Help shape the future of our systems, processes, and data governance practices in a growing global organization.
• Grow Your Career – Take ownership of high-visibility projects while developing your leadership and technical expertise.
• Join a Stable, Family-Owned Global Company – Be part of a company with a strong legacy, collaborative culture, and commitment to long-term success.

Benefits

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training, Events
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Employee Incentive Plan, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Compensation: $106,000 -$140,000/annually