Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
MODULE X SOLUTIONS is a rapidly growing modular manufacturing business that serves marquee corporate and government customers in renewable energy, network infrastructure, battery storage, telecommunications, petrochemical, utility, transportation, and other verticals. We design, engineer, and manufacture products to our customers’ specifications. We are a proud Shreveport-based company working to support our employees and our community. Check us out at www.ModuleXSolutions.com, and we hope you will consider applying to build your career and future at MXS!
JOB SUMMARY:
The Applications Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight, administration, optimization, and integration of Module X Solutions’ enterprise applications, with primary ownership of the company’s ERP system. This role acts as the functional and technical bridge between Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, HR, and IT, ensuring enterprise systems effectively support operational efficiency, scalability, and data integrity in a live manufacturing environment.
The Applications Manager leads ERP configuration, enhancements, reporting, integrations, upgrades, and vendor relationships, ensuring enterprise applications evolve with business growth while maintaining stability, security, and compliance.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ERP Ownership & Manufacturing Systems
Serve as the primary owner and subject matter expert for the company’s ERP system, including configuration, security roles, data governance, and system performance.
Own ERP functionality supporting manufacturing and operations, including production, inventory, purchasing, costing, and financial modules.
Lead ERP implementations, upgrades, module rollouts, and optimization initiatives in live production environments.
Translate business and operational requirements into ERP solutions, workflows, and system enhancements.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and improve data accuracy across operational and financial functions.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Work closely with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, HR, and IT leadership to align ERP functionality with business processes.
Partner with functional leaders to support operational execution, scalability, and decision-making.
Support user training, change management, and continuous improvement related to enterprise applications.
Reporting, Data & Analytics
Own ERP data accuracy, integrity, metrics, and governance across operational and financial datasets.
Own ERP-centric reporting and standard operational and financial reports.
Support leadership dashboards and data visibility for informed decision-making.
Develop and maintain reports using Crystal Reports and ERP-native reporting tools.
Utilize SQL at a functional level for querying and reporting, including use of ProvideX / ODBC database connections where applicable.
Integrations, Change & Vendor Management
Support and manage ERP integrations with related systems such as MES, PLM, CRM, HRIS, and reporting tools.
Lead ERP changes, enhancements, testing, validation, and deployments in live production environments.
Manage ERP vendors, consultants, and third-party application providers, including scope definition, delivery oversight, validation, and performance management.
Evaluate new enterprise applications and technologies to support company growth and operational maturity.
Governance, Security & Compliance
Establish application governance standards, documentation, and best practices.
Ensure appropriate access controls, data security, and audit readiness across enterprise applications.
Serve as the escalation point for complex system issues and coordinate resolution with internal teams or vendors.
Collaborate with IT leadership on system security, backups, disaster recovery planning, and compliance requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Work Experience:
5+ years of experience managing or supporting enterprise applications, with significant hands-on ERP experience. Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or operations-driven environment strongly preferred.
Proven experience leading ERP implementations, upgrades, or major system enhancements.
· ERP experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (strongly preferred).
· ERP platform experience, with Sage 100 (formerly MAS 90/200) strongly preferred.
· Experience supporting manufacturing and operations management modules.
· Experience with ERP-based reporting and analytics, including Crystal Reports.
· Functional-level SQL experience for querying and reporting.
· Experience supporting ERP integrations and managing vendors or consultants.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee sometimes works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to excessive noise, extreme heat, extreme cold, and heights. When participating in activities on the shop floor, the noise level in the work environment is typical for a fabrication shop and ear plugs may be used as necessary.
DISCLAIMER
The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the company’s changing needs. =
This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate at the employer’s sole discretion.
Module X Solutions, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.