Applications Manager – Manufacturing

ERP Systems | Custom Applications | Manufacturing Technology Integration

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Applications Manager to lead the development, enhancement, integration, and ongoing support of enterprise business applications within a manufacturing environment. This position will focus primarily on ERP systems, custom software applications, and delivering technology solutions that improve business processes and manufacturing performance.

The ideal candidate will bring strong ERP application management experience, preferably with JD Edwards, along with a background in custom software development and technical team leadership. This individual must understand manufacturing operations and how enterprise applications interact with operational technology (OT) systems and shop-floor technologies.

This role requires a combination of technical knowledge, business acumen, and leadership skills to align software solutions with organizational objectives, improve operational efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

ERP & Enterprise Applications

• Lead the management, support, enhancement, and optimization of ERP and enterprise business applications, preferably JD Edwards.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and other business functions to understand operational requirements and identify opportunities for application improvements.
• Oversee ERP configurations, enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and ongoing application support.
• Evaluate existing applications and recommend solutions that improve functionality, efficiency, reliability, and user experience.
• Develop and maintain application roadmaps, prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and operational impact.
• Ensure business applications effectively support manufacturing processes, inventory management, production planning, and other critical business functions.

Custom Software Development & Application Integration

• Lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of custom business applications using technologies such as .NET, JavaScript, and related development platforms.
• Oversee software development projects from requirements gathering and solution design through testing, implementation, and ongoing support.
• Provide technical direction to developers and business systems analysts, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business requirements.
• Oversee integrations between ERP systems, custom applications, databases, and other enterprise technologies.