We are seeking a results-driven ERP Leader/Business Systems Consultant for our client to lead all aspects of technology in a complex manufacturing environment. This role will oversee a team of five IT professionals, including ERP administration, desktop support, systems administration, and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will combine strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise to ensure the stability, scalability, and security of all IT operations.
Worksite Location: Minneapolis – Hybrid Opportunity
Rate: Hourly rate between $100-$150/hr DOE
Benefits: Versique offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, Healthiest You, MN ESST, and a 401k with a company match.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across all IT functions within a manufacturing setting, ensuring alignment with production, supply chain, and business objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five direct reports across key areas: ERP administration, desktop support, systems administration, and information security.
- Drive the successful implementation and adoption of ERP systems to support production planning, inventory management, and financial processes.
- Deliver hands-on support and troubleshooting across infrastructure, desktop environments, and system performance to minimize downtime and maintain manufacturing continuity.
- Collaborate with operations, finance, and supply chain leaders to integrate technology that enhances efficiency, traceability, and data-driven decision-making.
- Establish and maintain IT policies and controls to ensure cybersecurity best practices and regulatory compliance.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 8-10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems and a strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and system integrations.
- Experience supporting or implementing supply chain planning systems is a strong plus.
- Proven ability to lead both strategic initiatives and daily IT operations in a plant or multi-site environment.
- Strong understanding of infrastructure, systems administration, desktop support, and cybersecurity within a manufacturing context.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
About Versique (Ensure this heading is bold)
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
Let’s find your people, together.
Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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