Manufacturing Operations & ERP Systems Lead

As Manufacturing Operations & ERP Systems Lead, you’ll be one of the architects behind how material moves through our operation: how it’s received, stocked, kitted, consumed, and ultimately shipped as finished product. You’ll design these flows in NetSuite, document them into clear work instructions, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the team on the floor to bring them to life.

This is a builder’s role. It sits at the intersection of supply chain operations, manufacturing systems, and continuous improvement - ideal for someone who thinks in process maps, speaks fluent ERP, and gets genuine satisfaction from watching a well-designed workflow hum.

What You’ll Do

ERP Implementation & Manufacturing Systems (~50%)

• Lead the development and implementation of manufacturing ERP functionality (NetSuite) for our new manufacturing line, including:
• Material inbounding - receiving, inspection routing, and putaway processes
• Stocking and distribution - bin management, inventory accuracy, and material distribution to the line
• Stockroom operations - end-to-end stockroom process flows, cycle counting, and kitting
• Work order processing - assembly work order release, material issuance, backflushing, and completion
• Sales order fulfillment - pick, pack, ship workflows and order-to-cash process alignment
• Configure, test, and validate ERP workflows against real-world production scenarios before go-live
• Build ERP reports and dashboards (saved searches, custom reports) that give Operations, Finance, and leadership real-time visibility
• Support and optimize barcode/mobile scanning workflows (RF-SMART) for transaction accuracy on the floor

Process Design & Continuous Improvement (~30%)

• Create clear, visual work instructions, process flow maps, and standard work documentation
• Design highly efficient workstreams from a blank page - then implement, measure, and refine them
• Apply Lean / Six Sigma principles (value stream mapping, 5S, root cause analysis, waste elimination) to drive cycle time, quality, and inventory accuracy improvements
• Help establish the KPI framework for the operation - e.g., inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, work order cycle time, stockroom throughput, and fill rate - and own the reporting cadence
• Train operators, stockroom personnel, and leads on new processes and system transactions

Cross-Functional Collaboration (~20%)

• Partner with Sales, Finance, and IT to align processes end to end - ensuring order flow, inventory valuation, and system data stay clean across departments
• Work with IT on system enhancements, integrations, and troubleshooting; act as the Operations voice in system change decisions
• Provide periodic coverage across other operations disciplines (receiving, stockroom, planning) as business needs require
• Serve as a go-to resource and informal mentor for ERP and process questions across the operation

• 5+ years of progressive supply chain / manufacturing operations experience, with demonstrated leadership of systems or process initiatives
• Strong ERP experience - NetSuite required; RF-SMART experience highly preferred
• Fluency in Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies and thought processes
• Strong understanding of standard manufacturing flows in an aerospace or medical device environment, specifically electro-mechanical assembly operations
• Proven ability to create work instructions, process flows, and visual work standards
• Expert-level computer systems skills: Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling), databases, project management tools, and ERP report writing
• Strong communication skills - comfortable working with everyone from assembly operators to executives

Preferred

• Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
• Experience supporting a new manufacturing line launch, facility startup, or ERP implementation/go-live
• Familiarity with regulated manufacturing and quality systems (AS9100, ISO 13485, ITAR, or FDA QSR environments)
• Experience with material traceability and lot/serial control requirements

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

• Split between office and manufacturing floor/stockroom environments
• Occasional lifting of materials up to [35] lbs; standing and walking for extended periods during floor support
• [On-site role; some flexibility for remote administrative work as appropriate]