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# IT Systems Manager

- **Company:** Ackers Crossing
- **Location:** Congleton, UK
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Microsoft Online Services, Business Systems, Power BI, Standard Sql, Warehouse Management Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Business Central, Tools for Reporting, Network Server
- **Published:** May 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/37376091/

## About the Role

Proven experience managing ERP systems within a manufacturing, production, or similar environment
Hands-on experience with platforms such as SI ERP, Dynamics 365 Business Central, or equivalent
Strong understanding of Microsoft cloud technologies (Azure and cloud-hosted systems)
Broad infrastructure knowledge across networks, servers, storage, backups, and security
Experience operating across multi-site environments
A hands-on, proactive approach to troubleshooting and resolving complex issues
Strong stakeholder engagement skills - comfortable working directly with both technical teams and business users
Experience managing third-party vendors and service providers
Good working knowledge of SQL, reporting tools, and advanced ExcelNice to have:

Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or migrations
Exposure to WMS or supply chain systems
Power BI or advanced reporting capability
Background in FMCG or food manufacturing
A passion for continuous improvement, automation, and system optimisation

## Description

A high-impact Interim Systems Manager is needed to take full ownership of ERP and business systems across a multi-site manufacturing environment, ensuring everything runs smoothly while driving meaningful improvements. This is a hands-on contract where you'll balance BAU stability with shaping and supporting a wider ERP transformation.


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