ERP Operations & Manufacturing Consultant

Open Source Integrators•Tecumseh, MI

32d

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled ERP Operations & Manufacturing Consultant with a strong technical and process-driven background to support the design and implementation of operational workflows within our ERP solutions. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in manufacturing or supply chain operations and can translate complex business requirements into scalable system designs. This role requires strong analytical abilities, technical aptitude, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline (required).
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, production planning, or operational process improvement.
2+ years of ERP functional experience (Odoo, NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, or similar).
Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows such as make-to-order, make-to-stock, configure-to-order, and discrete/process manufacturing.
Experience with BoM structures, routings, MRP, capacity planning, and inventory control.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to map business processes to system capabilities.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a consulting environment or on ERP implementation projects.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with production scheduling or advanced planning tools.
Understanding of shop floor data collection, barcode systems, or MES integrations.
Strong proficiency in Excel, data modeling, or technical tools used in operational analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead the operations and manufacturing workstreams during ERP implementations, from discovery and requirements gathering through configuration, testing, and deployment.
Analyze clients’ operational processes—including production, planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing, and quality—to recommend optimized workflows and best practices.
Configure ERP modules such as Manufacturing, Inventory, Master Data/BoM, MRP, Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Shop Floor Control.
Develop future-state process designs, functional specifications, and standard operating procedures.
Support data migration efforts, including cleansing, transformation, and validation of operational data (e.g., BoMs, routings, inventory).
Work closely with project team to ensure seamless integration between operations, finance, and sales.
Conduct user training for planners, buyers, production managers, warehouse teams, and quality personnel.
Provide post-go-live support to resolve operational or system issues and ensure adoption of new processes.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in system configuration and implementation methodology.
Advise clients on manufacturing best practices, production optimization, Lean concepts, and operational KPIs.