At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IT and ERP operations, ensuring smooth tech integration across departments.
- Company: Established food manufacturing company in North York with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to $110K, full benefits, and RRSP matching.
- Other info: Great opportunity for aspiring IT Managers looking to grow their careers.
- Why this job: Take ownership of tech projects and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 3-5+ years in IT or ERP, preferably in manufacturing or distribution.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 132000 $ per year.
Ellos HR Solutions is supporting a manufacturing company, a well-established food manufacturing company in North York, with the search for an IT & ERP Manager. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants real ownership of both ERP and broader IT operations. You’ll be the internal point person for the company’s technology environment, working closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Sales, and Logistics.
Key responsibilities include:
- Own and support Sage X3, including troubleshooting, improvements, testing, documentation, upgrades, and user support.
- Support ERP processes across finance, purchasing, inventory, production, quality, costing, manufacturing, and distribution.
- Improve master data integrity, reporting, controls, and business processes.
- Manage dashboards, KPI reporting, and ad hoc business reporting.
- Support ERP integrations, WMS initiatives, EDI, and other business applications.
- Oversee MSPs, ERP consultants, cybersecurity providers, telecom, and other technology vendors.
- Manage user access, privileged accounts, onboarding/offboarding controls, and periodic access reviews.
- Maintain IT documentation, policies, asset records, recovery procedures, and business continuity plans.
- Lead technology projects from requirements and vendor coordination through testing, training, implementation, and stabilization.
- Support IT budgeting, technology roadmaps, renewals, and investment recommendations.
- Train users and improve adoption of systems, tools, and procedures.
What we’re looking for:
- 3 to 5+ years of progressive IT, ERP, or business systems experience.
- Background in manufacturing, food, CPG, distribution, or a similar operational environment.
- Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory, production, costing, finance, traceability, and distribution processes.
- Experience managing MSPs, consultants, cybersecurity providers, or technology vendors.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, identity and access management, networking, servers, virtualization, backup/recovery, and cybersecurity controls.
- Strong project management, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with Nectari, Sage Enterprise Intelligence, Power BI, SQL, WMS, EDI, BOMs, recipes/formulation, lot traceability, TrueCommerce, or iTradeNetwork is considered an asset.
Additional details:
- Facility: 1 manufacturing site in East/North York.
- Company size: Approximately 150 employees, up to 190 with temporary staff.
- Compensation: Up to $110K base + approximately 5% bonus.
- Benefits: Full benefits, fully paid by the company.
- RRSP: 2% company matching.
- Work environment: On-site, with regular plant-floor interaction.
This could be a great opportunity for a strong ERP Analyst, Applications Lead, Business Systems professional, IT Lead, or first-time IT Manager ready to take ownership of the function.
IT & ERP Manager in Toronto employer: Ellos HR Solutions
Ellos HR Solutions offers an exceptional work environment for the IT & ERP Manager role at a well-established food manufacturing company in North York. With a strong focus on employee growth, comprehensive benefits including fully paid health coverage and RRSP matching, and a collaborative culture that encourages hands-on involvement across various departments, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while working closely with diverse teams. The company's commitment to technology and innovation ensures that employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success in their roles.
