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Flexco is seeking an energetic, passionate, and technical leader for the position of ERP Project Manager. This role will deliver a roadmap for the systems that connect operations, manufacturing, warehouse, and engineering for our global footprint. The role will be based out of Downers Grove, IL, or Grand Rapids, MI, and is looking for someone to start as soon as possible!

This is your opportunity to work in an environment where employees truly believe in the products they produce and the culture is focused on putting people first, working better together, being customer centered, being forward thinking and always committed to excellence. Flexco has consistently been named to the list of "101 Best & Brightest Companies To Work For in the Nation" for the last seven years and is a proud contributor to the local community.

Flexco is an industry-leading company of close to 900 employees that provides safety and productivity solutions to belt conveyor users around the world.  Flexco is a privately held, professionally managed organization that believes that culture drives success.  Our 115-year track record of growth is only outpaced by our positive momentum and exciting plans for future growth.   

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent specialized experience

 Technical Skill Requirements:

• Advanced capabilities with solutions such as: ERP, MES, PLM, Quality management, warehouse management, and Industry 4.0 values.

• Proven skills with ERP solutions such as infor LN
• Working knowledge of project management tools, such as; MS Project, Clickup, Smartsheets and Monday

Competency Requirements:

• Ability to develop and maintain a strong relationship with key stakeholders, both globally and in functions
• A system-level integration understanding of how manufacturing and operational systems are initiated and developed.

• Must have a proven track record of finding solutions that deliver improved customer services, including developing and implementing large multi-site programs and projects.
• The ability to drive continuous improvement of regional processes into a standard global process toolset.
• Working with appreciation and respect for the organization's history and culture and yet ambitious and entrepreneurial to evolve the functional value of IT.
• A technical leader with business acumen who is passionate, motivated, ethical, and customer-oriented to execute our roadmap.
• Experience working near or on agile/software development teams.

Responsibilities:

• Be our advocate for the company's operations, manufacturing, and manufacturing 4.0 value that we can create.  
• Be a visible advocate for the value of our digital operation to the regions and other functions such as operations, supply chain, plant, and warehouse leaders.
• Be the final decision maker for all projects in your scope of responsibility among the development team and peers.
• Determine the goals and priorities of the digital operations roadmap to ensure their alignment with business goals and priorities. This includes where the highest ROI projects exist.
• Collaborate with operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and others to ensure the digital platform delivers on its promise.
• Be a partner to the technical and development team members to streamline the program internally.
• Review proposals for new projects, including analysis, architectural software design, resource requirements, project timeline, and cost justification (ROI).
• Participate in multiple application development projects. Identify tasks, set priorities, maintain schedules, estimate costs, coordinate resources, communicate, monitor status, and maintain contingency plans.
• Keep current and champion the strategic value of new and relevant technologies that meet the organization's needs.

Flexco offers generous packages including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment
• Pension plan
• 401k with 2% company match
• 4 weeks of vacation to start
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance

Location: Downers Grove, IL

This position will offer the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week after six months of employment.

Are you interested in us? Please apply via our website, www.flexco.com, by choosing the “careers” link at the top of the page.