ERP Manager

IEA•Kenosha, WI

2d•$100,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The ERP Manager, reporting to the Director of MIS, is a hands-on technology leader responsible for the performance, support, and continuous improvement of the company’s ERP platform within a growing manufacturing environment. This role serves as the primary owner of the ERP system (Infor Syteline), with a strong emphasis on enhancing system utilization, reporting, and data visibility to support operational execution, financial accuracy, and scalable growth. The ERP Manager acts as a strategic partner to operations and finance—translating business needs into practical, scalable ERP and data solutions, while maintaining direct involvement in system configuration, reporting, troubleshooting, and integrations. This is a hands-on role requiring direct involvement in system configuration, reporting, data modeling, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or similar.
5+ years of ERP experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong hands-on experience with Infor SyteLine.
2+ years of leadership or team management experience
Experience with SQL Server and ERP reporting tools (SSRS or similar)
Experience developing dashboards and data models using BI tools (Power BI preferred)
Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and data flows

Nice To Haves

Experience with Advanced Power BI (DAX, data modeling, governance)
Knowledge of Standard costing and cost accounting
Knowledge of Labor reporting and efficiency metrics
Knowledge of Inventory, WIP, and variance analysis
Familiarity with Azure, Active Directory, and enterprise IT environments
Exposure to AI/automation tools (Power Automate, Copilot, RPA)

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic partner to operations and finance, ensuring ERP capabilities directly support business performance and decision-making
Own and lead all aspects of Infor Syteline, including configuration, enhancements, upgrades, workflows, and integrations
Ensure ERP processes align with business operations, financial reporting, and internal controls
Drive increased ERP utilization and reduce reliance on manual workarounds and offline processes
Partner with operations, finance, and supply chain leaders to improve system adoption and process consistency
Actively support and troubleshoot ERP-related issues across the organization
Configure system settings, workflows, and user roles/security
Manage and develop ERP Administrator; set priorities and ensure execution
Ensure system stability, performance, and data integrity
Own enterprise reporting strategy and standards
Develop and support reporting tools including SQL Server, SSRS, and Power BI
Build dashboards and data models that provide actionable insights to operations and finance
Deliver and standardize KPI reporting, including: OEE, Labor utilization and efficiency, Inventory turns / DIO, Cost and margin performance
Ensure ERP accurately reflects manufacturing processes including: Routings and standard hours, Labor tracking and efficiency, Inventory and WIP flows, Outside operations
Support financial accuracy through alignment with: Standard costing, Labor and overhead absorption, Variance analysis (labor, overhead, material)
Establish and maintain data governance standards
Support development of data warehousing and structured reporting environments
Manage ERP integrations with internal and external systems (MES, automation, EDI, etc.)
Support API and data architecture strategies
Identify and implement opportunities for automation (RPA, workflows, system improvements)
Support adoption of AI-enabled tools where practical
Evaluate, recommend, and support implementation of future-state technologies (MES, shop floor data collection, IoT, and automation solutions), including development of business cases and ROI analysis
Drive continuous improvement in system usage, reporting efficiency, and data accuracy
Lead ERP-related projects including system upgrades, process improvements, and new implementations
Ensure projects are delivered on time and aligned with business priorities