ERP Manager

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., ERP Leadership - Infor Syteline

• 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

Hands-On System Administration & Support

• 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

Data, Reporting & Business Intelligence

• 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:

o OEE

o Labor utilization and efficiency

o Inventory turns / DIO

o Cost and margin performance

Manufacturing & Cost Data Alignment

• Ensure ERP accurately reflects manufacturing processes including:

o Routings and standard hours

o Labor tracking and efficiency

o Inventory and WIP flows

o Outside operations

• Support financial accuracy through alignment with:

o Standard costing

o Labor and overhead absorption

o Variance analysis (labor, overhead, material)

Data Governance & Integration

• 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

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• 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

Project & Management

• Lead ERP-related projects including system upgrades, process improvements, and new implementations
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and aligned with business priorities

Success Metrics (First 12-24 Months)

• Reduction in manual / Excel-based reporting
• Increased ERP utilization across departments
• Deployment of standardized KPI dashboards
• Improved data accuracy (inventory, labor, costing)
• Improvement in labor efficiency visibility and reporting accuracy
• Reduction in ERP-related issues and workarounds
• Successful delivery of ERP and reporting initiatives, * Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following: Frequent sitting; infrequent standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, twisting upper body, or climbing.
• Working at heights off the ground up to: Not applicable.
• Vision requirements: Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.

Work Environment:

• Work location(s): Office; metal fabrication/assembly shop; travel to other Company facilities.
• Exposure to: Fumes, airborne particles, wet/humid (non-weather) conditions, toxic/caustic chemicals, and moving mechanical parts/equipment; inclement weather when in shop areas.
• Personal protective equipment requirement: Safety glasses, Steel toed shoes, safety vest, and hearing protection when in shop areas.

Do you have experience in Team leadership?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * 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

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience with:

o Advanced Power BI (DAX, data modeling, governance)

• Knowledge of:

o Standard costing and cost accounting

o Labor reporting and efficiency metrics

o Inventory, WIP, and variance analysis

o Familiarity with Azure, Active Directory, and enterprise IT environments

o Exposure to AI/automation tools (Power Automate, Copilot, RPA)

4.04.0 out of 5 stars 4314 Courtney St, Franksville, WI 53126 $100,000 - $135,000 a year