Systems Manager

Position Summary

Own and optimize end-to-end manufacturing processes within IQMS, ensuring data integrity, system alignment, and operational performance across planning, production, inventory, and shipping. This role bridges operations, IT, and finance—accountable not just for system configuration, but for real-world outcomes on the floor. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  

Core Accountability End-to-End Process Ownership  

• Own system workflows across: Order → Planning → Production → Inventory → Shipping → Invoicing  

• Responsible for how the process actually runs—not just how it’s configured  

System Integrity & Data Governance  

• Work with new product development team to: 

• Ensure BOM accuracy 

• Ensure Routings / cycle times Accuracy 

• Inventory Configuration (locations, lot control, backflush)  

• Work with production to eliminate “workarounds” that bypass IQMS controls  

Manufacturing Execution Alignment  

• Align IQMS with real plant behavior:  

• Machine scheduling 

• Labor reporting  

• Downtime tracking  

• Close the gap between ERP assumptions and shop floor reality  

Continuous Improvement  

• Identify bottlenecks using ERP + shop data  

• Drive measurable improvements in:  

• Throughput  

• Scrap  

• On-time delivery  

• Inventory turns  

IQMS / ERP Ownership 

• Configure and maintain:  

• Work orders, BOMs, routings  

• E-Plant structures (multi-site logic)  

• Inventory transactions (backflush, manual issues, cycle counts)  

• IT Ownership for modules such as:  

• Production reporting  

• Scheduling  

• MRP / forecasting  

• Shipping & EDI integration  

Process Design & Standardization 

• Define and enforce:  

• Standard operating procedures tied to ERP transactions  

• Reduce variability across plants / shifts  

• Replace tribal knowledge with documented, scalable processes  

Cross-Functional Coordination 

• Work with:  

• Operations (production supervisors, plant managers)  

• Supply chain / planning  

• Finance (inventory valuation, WIP, variances)  

• IT (integrations, data pipelines)  

Data & Reporting 

• Build and validate reporting (Power BI / SQL / Oracle backend) and/or Crystal Reporting 

Issue Resolution 

• Diagnose root causes across:  

• Data issues (bad BOM, incorrect inventory)  

• Process failures (incorrect scanning, missing transactions)  

• System limitations vs. misuse  

• Not just fix symptoms—eliminate recurrence  

 Qualifications 

• 3–10+ years in manufacturing operations, ERP ownership, or process engineering  

• Deep experience with DELMIAWorks (IQMS):  

• Tables (ARINVT, work orders, BOM structures, etc.)  

• Transaction flows (production reporting, backflush, shipping)  

• Strong understanding of:  

• Discrete manufacturing (ideally plastics, injection molding, or similar)  

• Inventory control and costing  

• Experience with:  

• SQL / Oracle (preferred)  

• Power BI or similar analytics tools  

Company Details: 

• Location: REMOTE 

• This position will report to the VP of Technology  

Kreate is an equal opportunity employer. The Statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.