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.