Applications Manager

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• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

The Applications Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight, administration, optimization, and integration of Module X Solutions’ enterprise applications, with primary ownership of the company’s ERP system. This role acts as the functional and technical bridge between Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, HR, and IT, ensuring enterprise systems effectively support operational efficiency, scalability, and data integrity in a live manufacturing environment.

The Applications Manager leads ERP configuration, enhancements, reporting, integrations, upgrades, and vendor relationships, ensuring enterprise applications evolve with business growth while maintaining stability, security, and compliance.

• Serve as the primary owner and subject matter expert for the company’s ERP system, including configuration, security roles, data governance, and system performance.
• Own ERP functionality supporting manufacturing and operations, including production, inventory, purchasing, costing, and financial modules.
• Lead ERP implementations, upgrades, module rollouts, and optimization initiatives in live production environments.
• Translate business and operational requirements into ERP solutions, workflows, and system enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and improve data accuracy across operational and financial functions.

• Work closely with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, HR, and IT leadership to align ERP functionality with business processes.
• Partner with functional leaders to support operational execution, scalability, and decision-making.
• Support user training, change management, and continuous improvement related to enterprise applications.

• Own ERP data accuracy, integrity, metrics, and governance across operational and financial datasets.
• Own ERP-centric reporting and standard operational and financial reports.
  
  Support leadership dashboards and data visibility for informed decision-making.
• Develop and maintain reports using Crystal Reports and ERP-native reporting tools.
• Utilize SQL at a functional level for querying and reporting, including use of Provide
  
  X / ODBC database connections where applicable.

• Support and manage ERP integrations with related systems such as MES, PLM, CRM, HRIS, and reporting tools.
• Lead ERP changes, enhancements, testing, validation, and deployments in live production environments.
• Manage ERP vendors, consultants, and third‑party application providers, including scope definition, delivery oversight, validation, and performance management.
• Evaluate new enterprise applications and technologies to support company growth and operational maturity.

• Establish application governance standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Ensure appropriate access controls, data security, and audit readiness across enterprise applications.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex system issues and coordinate resolution with internal teams or vendors.
• Collaborate with IT leadership on system security, backups, disaster recovery planning, and compliance requirements.

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