IT Applications Manager

Kitchen Food Company

$80K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in ERP administration, specifically with NetSuite ERP modules.
  • Experience with Rippling HR/Payroll or similar HR/Time & Attendance systems.
  • Familiarity with supply chain operations within the food manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
  • Proven IT project management skills with focus on cross-team collaboration.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to align technology solutions with business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Support ongoing NetSuite ERP implementation and provide project updates.
  • Act as the main administrator for NetSuite and other site technology systems, ensuring operational continuity.
  • Evaluate business needs and recommend software applications to enhance operations.
  • Manage and monitor the performance of various NetSuite modules, guaranteeing user support and issue resolution.
  • Oversee site IT infrastructure and recommend upgrades or improvements to maintain efficiency.

Benefits

  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing exposure to diverse business functions.
  • Opportunities for professional development through training and exposure to new technologies.
  • Engagement in an operationally critical role impacting company-wide efficiencies.
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
Full Job Description
About the role
• Support and assist with the ongoing NetSuite ERP implementation, working closely with Project Leads, Finance, Operations, and Procurement teams. Provide regular updates and progress reports as required.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day administrator for Netsuite and support contact for all site technology systems and applications, ensuring continuity of operations across the facility.
• Understand business needs and assess whether current systems and configurations are meeting operational requirements; identify and recommend improvements.
• Evaluate new software applications that may benefit business operations, ensuring compatibility with the existing technology landscape.
• Own the planning and ongoing management of all business-critical applications, maintaining operational efficiency across all platforms.

What you'll do

  • NetSuite ERP

• Owns the successful delivery of ERP implementation activities across relevant NetSuite modules, including configuration, testing, data migration, and user acceptance testing.
• Ensures the health and performance of all active NetSuite modules - Finance, Inventory, WMS, Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing (Work Orders), Blend Formula, Blend Batch Manufacturing, Fixed Asset Management, and Zone Capture - with full responsibility for user support and issue resolution.
• Maintains the integrity and effectiveness of NetSuite workflows, saved searches, reports, and dashboards, ensuring they consistently meet the operational and reporting needs of the business.
• Takes direct responsibility for EDI operations, including proactive monitoring and timely resolution of transaction errors and trading partner integration issues.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the NetSuite systems lead, module vendors, and internal stakeholders - ensuring issues are escalated appropriately and expectations are managed at all times.
• Keeps system configurations aligned with evolving business processes, proactively identifying gaps and driving improvements as the organisation grows and changes.

  • Business Applications

• Administer and support Rippling HR/Time & Attendance.
• Manage Microsoft 365 applications including SharePoint, Teams, and associated productivity tools; maintain licensing, access controls, and configuration.
• Ensure all business applications are kept current with updates, patches, and vendor-recommended best practices.
• Oversee software upgrades and installations, coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders to minimize operational disruption.

  • Site Infrastructure & Systems

• Monitor and maintain site IT infrastructure including network equipment, VoIP phone systems, internal paging and notification systems, Access Control, and CCTV
• Monitor network performance and reliability; proactively identify and resolve issues affecting site operations.
• Provide recommendations on upgrades, replacements, or new investments based on financial and operational considerations.
• Ensure all site systems are operating securely and in accordance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements.

  • Project & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure technology projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Promptly escalate issues that may affect project timelines or site operations to relevant leadership.
• Determine requirements and design solutions in consultation with stakeholders and end users.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate development and change management controls are in place.

  • Training & Documentation

• Liaise with our local IT Partner for infrastructure maintenance, and co-ordinate IT requirements for employees.
• Train site staff on the correct use of all systems and applications, ensuring appropriate onboarding for new starters.
• Create and maintain procedural guidelines and documentation for all systems and applications.

Qualifications

  • Experience with Rippling HR/payroll or comparable HR/T&A platforms.

• Exposure to food manufacturing or FMCG operational environments.
• Familiarity with NetSuite WMS, Manufacturing, Maintenance Management, Blend, and overall Netsuite ERP.
• Passion for food, manufacturing, and operational excellence.

  • Employees are responsible and accountable for:

• Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment, and risk control.
• Active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety.
• Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace.
• Correct utilization of appropriate personal protective equipment.

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