Business Applications Manager - Manufacturing

Turkey Hill•Conestoga, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Applications Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the business applications strategy and plan in concert with the VP IT. This person will lead the development of the business case(s) and for those approved projects, the project execution within IT and the business teams. An important aspect of each project is determining the most efficient business process across departments that also adheres to segregation of duties. In concert with the VP IT, meet with each department head to determine the business application needs in each department. Work with the business to develop the business case for each project. For those approved projects identify the budget and utilize tools and templates to manage each stage of the project. Continue implementing THD’s goal of minimizing the use of custom developed applications and customizations in COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) software by implementing standard business processes and functions. Maintain the Business Application Inventory list and identify the roadmap for each application making sure THD stays reasonable current with upgrades and patching to be able to use the most current product features. Conform to regulatory compliance related to electronic information in areas such as HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley. Demonstrate the ability to engage work in department and cross-functional teams to define and implement process improvements that provide value to the customer. Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and FSMA guidelines as well as all safety regulations. Comply with Safe Quality Foods (SQF) food safety and quality standards. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on manufacturing and distribution business applications experience as a BSA
Minimum of 5 years experience with ERP/WMS full lifecycle implementation and support experience
Minimum of 5 years experience with Master Data Management (MDM) and PIM experience
Experience developing standardized business processes in SCM, customer service, warehouse/distribution
Experience with EDI and GDSN
Experience implementing KPI’s for each of the business operation areas
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Project Manager is strongly desired
Experience with demand planning applications, Power BI, MPS, MRP, WMS, and CRM is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the business applications strategy and plan.
Lead the development of business cases for projects.
Execute approved projects within IT and business teams.
Determine the most efficient business process across departments while adhering to segregation of duties.
Meet with department heads to determine business application needs.
Identify the budget for approved projects and manage each stage of the project.
Minimize the use of custom developed applications and customizations in COTS software by implementing standard business processes and functions.
Maintain the Business Application Inventory list and identify the roadmap for each application.
Ensure THD stays current with upgrades and patching for applications.
Conform to regulatory compliance related to electronic information (e.g., HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley).
Engage in department and cross-functional teams to define and implement process improvements.
Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and FSMA guidelines.
Comply with Safe Quality Foods (SQF) food safety and quality standards.