Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of IT, the IT Manager – Business Systems owns Kauffman Engineering’s enterprise applications — S2K VAI ERP, MES, integrations, custom applications, and the data and AI reporting platform — across four US and Mexico sites. With about 96% of the 2026–2028 IT portfolio running through the ERP layer, this hands-on manager leads that portfolio (WMS, APS, MES, analytics, and the ERP upgrade), manages the business-systems team, and personally delivers selected projects.

Key Responsibilities:

ERP & Cross-Border Business Processes

· ERP Ownership: Own S2K VAI configuration, security roles, releases, and roadmap at all sites, including the R6.0 → R6.3 upgrade; run test, patch, and release cycles through CAB.

· Process Harmonization: Standardize BOMs, routings, manufacturing orders, costing, inventory, and warehouse processes across sites with process owners.

· Compliance: With Finance, ensure ERP support for SAT CFDI 4.0, Carta Porte, Annex 24/31, and US GAAP reporting.

· Hosting & Continuity: Manage the hosting provider to SLA; with Infrastructure, test ERP disaster recovery (RTO/RPO ≤ 2 h).

Manufacturing Systems & Integration

· MES Program: Lead the Siemens Opcenter MES deployment (Reynosa first) and support; integrate wire-processing, crimp, and test equipment for serialization, traceability, and OEE.

· Integrations: Own documented, monitored ERP integrations and APIs (MES, APS, WMS, CRM, HRMS, engineering tools).

· Custom Applications: Maintain internal apps, retire legacy tools, and enforce secure SDLC and version control.

Enterprise Data, Analytics & Generative AI

· Data Architecture & Governance: Own EDW design, ETL/ELT pipelines, master data, and data quality; define key metrics (OTIF, OEE, margin, lead time) with business owners.

· AI & BI Delivery: Deliver Power BI dashboards and bilingual Claude AI reporting; manage AI use-case intake within Cybersecurity’s security, privacy, and DLP guardrails.





Portfolio Delivery & Team Leadership

· Project Delivery: Lead the portfolio to PMO standards and serve as project manager on selected projects.

· Team Leadership: Develop two direct reports (ERP Analyst / Project Manager; Applications Analyst), maintain a RACI, and ensure backup coverage for critical applications.

· Business Partnership: Work with site leaders to prioritize backlogs and drive adoption through training and key-user networks.

· Vendor Management: Manage application vendors and partners on delivery, quality, and cost; support contract negotiations.

Scope & Decision Authority

· People & Budget: 2 direct reports plus consultants and site key users; manages the business-systems budget within Director-approved limits.

· Decision Rights: Application configuration, integration design, release scheduling (subject to CAB), and team assignments; escalates scope, budget, and priority trade-offs to the Director.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience

· 8+ years in manufacturing enterprise applications, including a full ERP implementation or major upgrade; 3+ years leading teams and implementation partners.

· Wire harness, electronics, automotive, or US–Mexico maquiladora experience strongly preferred.

Technical Competencies

· Manufacturing ERP (S2K VAI preferred; SAP, Infor, Epicor, or D365 acceptable) and MES (Siemens Opcenter preferred); IBM i / Db2 a plus.

· SQL, data warehousing (ETL/ELT), Power BI, and integrations (REST APIs, JSON, middleware, EDI).

· Working knowledge of generative AI (LLM APIs, RAG); Mexican fiscal compliance (CFDI 4.0,



Annex 24/31) and cost accounting.

Leadership & Core Competencies

· Bilingual Fluency (required): Professional English and Spanish, written and spoken.

· Business & Change Leadership: Understands costing, inventory, scrap, and OTIF economics; drives user adoption and data discipline; manages multiple concurrent projects with clear ownership.

Education and Certifications:

· Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.

· Required: S2K VAI vendor training (6 months); ITIL 4 Foundation (12 months); PMP (18 months, preferred at hire); Siemens Opcenter MES training (before MES kickoff, planned Aug 2027).

· Nice to have: APICS CPIM; Microsoft PL-300 (Power BI). Company-funded only if approved in the annual development plan.

Working Conditions:

· Location & Travel: Reynosa, Tamaulipas plant (hybrid per policy); 10%–20% travel to US sites; valid passport required.

· Environment: Office and plant floor (standard PPE); after-hours go-live support as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

- Are you able to travel to visit and provide support to our US facilities?
- How many years of project management experience do you have leading ERP or enterprise application implementations?
- Have you led at least one full ERP implementation or major upgrade through go-live?
- Which manufacturing ERP systems have you configured or administered? (S2K VAI, SAP, Infor, Epicor, D365, other)
- Have you designed or managed integrations between an ERP and other systems (WMS, MES, CRM, HRMS) using APIs, middleware or EDI?
- Can you work 100% on-site at our Reynosa, Tamaulipas plant?

Experience:

- Business Applications in Manufacturing: 8 years (Preferred)

Language:

- English and Spanish fluently (Required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 IT Manager - Business Systems (México)
🏢 Kauffman Engineering
📍 México