Applications Manager - Manufacturing ERP

Applications Manager, Manufacturing ERP JD Edwards

Location: Spring Grove, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000 to $140,000 per year

Lead the ERP and custom applications that keep a manufacturing business running, and connect business systems with the shop floor.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years in ERP systems, business applications, or software development
• 3+ years managing technical teams
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Strong ERP management, implementation, or enhancement experience
• Experience overseeing custom software development using .NET, JavaScript, or similar
• Working knowledge of MES, SCADA, PLC-connected systems, and how they interface with ERP
• Experience with Agile methods such as Scrum or Kanban
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills

What You’ll Do

• Lead support, enhancement, and optimization of ERP and enterprise applications
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance to improve applications
• Oversee ERP configurations, integrations, and upgrades
• Build and maintain application roadmaps
• Lead custom software development from requirements through support
• Oversee integrations between ERP, custom apps, and databases
• Connect shop-floor data with business systems for better visibility
• Lead and develop developers and business systems analysts
• Manage multiple projects, budgets, and KPIs
• Coordinate with vendors and consultants

Nice-to-Haves

• JD Edwards experience
• Industry 4.0 or manufacturing digital transformation experience
• Data analytics or AI-enabled development tool exposure
• Familiarity with production planning, inventory, and quality systems

Compensation and Benefits

• $125,000 to $140,000 per year

About the Company
Our client is a manufacturing organization in northern Illinois investing in enterprise applications and manufacturing technology.

To apply, submit your resume for consideration.