The Director of ERP Systems is responsible for the strategy, leadership, and execution of all ERP and manufacturing systems across the organization. This role owns the enterprise ERP landscape, including Infor SyteLine, QAD, WorkWise, Sage, AS400, and ensures these platforms effectively support manufacturing operations, growth initiatives, and business transformation.

The ERP Director will work closely with manufacturing plants, supply chain, finance, IT, and business leadership to lead plant moves, ERP consolidations, system upgrades, and acquisitions, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum business value.

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

ERP Strategy & Leadership

• Own and define the ERP strategy and roadmap for manufacturing systems.
• Provide leadership and direction for all ERP platforms
• Drive standardization, best practices, and long-term scalability across ERP systems.
• Serve as the primary business partner for manufacturing and operations leadership.

Manufacturing Systems & Operations

• Ensure ERP systems effectively support manufacturing, planning, inventory, quality, supply chain, and finance.
• Partner with plant leadership to improve operational efficiency and data accuracy.
• Support plant startups, plant moves, consolidations, and closures from a systems perspective.
• Ensure system stability, performance, and compliance across all manufacturing locations.

Transformations, Upgrades & Consolidation

• Lead ERP upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
• Drive ERP consolidation efforts, including reducing system complexity and technical debt.
• Evaluate and implement enhancements, integrations, and third-party solutions.
• Manage ERP vendor relationships and contracts.

M&A Integration

• Lead ERP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Define and execute ERP integration strategies for acquired companies.
• Ensure smooth transition and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Coordinate data migration, process harmonization, and change management.

Governance & Delivery

• Establish ERP governance, controls, and KPIs.
• Oversee ERP project delivery, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Lead internal ERP teams and external partners/consultants.
• Ensure proper documentation, training, and change management.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of ERP experience, with significant focus on manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years in a leadership or director-level role managing ERP systems or programs.
• Hands-on or leadership experience with one or more ERP:Infor SyteLine, QAD, WorkWise, etc.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (MFG, MRP, BOMs, routings, inventory, costing).
• Proven experience leading ERP implementations, upgrades, and consolidations.
• Experience supporting plant moves and multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting M&A ERP integrations.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in IT or related area or equivalent experience in ERP Development, Management, or IT Business Systems.

Essential/Preferred Skills:

• MBA or advanced degree in related area
• PMP certification and/or Agile certification
• Lean Process Improvement training and/or certification

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments. 
• Availability to work outside of core business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when required for system upgrades or migrations.
• Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. 
• The ability to lift 30-50 lbs without assistance. 
• Local and/or international travel will be required as needed (10-15%) including some extended stays on location for education or deployments. Must have a valid driver's license and Passport.