ERP Manager

Providing services in a variety of markets worldwide, Thunderbird offers a wide range of career paths within its family of companies across the United States. From engineers to sales, management to production, automation to quality control-our people are our greatest asset. Be part of a dynamic work culture that offers opportunity for career growth, team building, work-life balance, and robust benefits. See the opportunities available to you today. Position: ERP Manager Location: 900 Commerce Drive #150, Oak Brook, IL Job Id: 521 # of Openings: 1 Job Overview: The ERP Manager will play a pivotal role in the technical support and utilization of our ERP applications. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the system's performance, reliability, and alignment with our business goals. Responsibilities and Duties: Lead IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT ERP systems & services. Provide support and collaboration for our ERP systems (Dassault Systemes IQMS and Omegacube). Serve as an unbiased advisor and project manager, leading strategic technology projects for digital solutions such as ERP, CRM, WMS, e-commerce, and more across diverse commercial industries. Conduct comprehensive business systems assessments to develop options analysis and detailed roadmaps for achieving technology and business goals. Advise on digital transformation initiatives, managing solution evaluations, continuous improvement projects, guiding change management and implementation support activities. Determine operational objectives by studying business functions, gathering information, and evaluating output requirements and formats. Recommend controls by identifying problems and writing improved procedures. Ensure operation by training personnel, providing help desk support, and providing references for users by writing and maintaining user documentation. Gain deep understanding of key industrial market segments, such as plastic molding and metal forming manufacturing and distribution, by analyzing business processes, challenges, and trends. Identify and solve any ERP application problems and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Manage SQL databases associated with the ERP systems, including monitoring, maintenance, and performance tuning. Serve as the SQL database administrator, ensuring data integrity, security, and disaster recovery strategies. Lead ERP system upgrades and patches, coordinating with vendors and internal teams to minimize downtime. Requirements: Hands-on experience with ERP systems, advanced knowledge of ERP functions and disciplines. Ideally, proficient in Dassault Systemes IQMS, SQL Server management, query writing and optimization, SSIS and SSRS. Strong ability to build solid relationships in teams, with peers and management. Capable of working well under pressure. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively engage a diverse audience, from technical professionals to C-level executives. Passionate, adaptable, customer-focused, and teamwork oriented. Strong sense of urgency and accountability. Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills. Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize. Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Minimum 3 - 5 years of proven experience managing ERP systems proving positive impact on the business performance. Bachelor's degree in business, technology, computer science, or a related field required. Strong project management skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team. (PMP Certification preferred) Willingness to travel based on client and project demands. Experience in plastic molding & metal forming a plus. Company Overview: At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers - now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed. Benefits: 401(k) with matching program. Medical Insurance. Vision Insurance. Short Term Disability. Long Term Disability. Life Insurance. Paid Time Off. 9 Paid Holidays. Thunderbird is a drug and smoke-free work environment and promotes safe work conditions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. #tbmanufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-01