Director of ERP Systems

Now Hiring a Director of ERP working remotely from either the Grandview, MO or Chesterfield, MO area.

What we offer: 

• Compensation: Salary is considered using various factors such as years of experience, education, certifications, skills, and market conditions. 
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage. 
• Retirement: 401k with 6 percent employer contribution; dollar for dollar
• Perks: Pet insurance, wellness programs, online workouts, Teladoc telemedicine program, and more. 
• Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional training, and continuing education.
• Safety-First Environment: We prioritize our employees with our Drive to Zero Injuries initiative, ensuring a safe work environment.
• Sustainability Focus: Silgan Containers is reducing our carbon footprint and implementing eco-friendly practices.

 What you’ll do:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of Silgan Containers’ enterprise resource planning ERP department.
• Design and deploy long term strategic plans to enable efficient, cost effective enterprise wide information processing and communication technologies.
• Oversee operational and strategic planning for the ERP function, including business requirements gathering, project planning, and effective resource allocation.
• Prepare, track, and manage annual capital and expense budgets for ERP initiatives.
• Assess, negotiate, and manage purchases for enterprise software, hardware, and related services.
• Establish and communicate project milestones, service level contracts, and resource allocation plans with executive stakeholders, department teams, technical staff, and system users.
• Create, review, and monitor ERP budgets across departmental divisions to align with defined targets and organizational goals.
• Guide research and selection of ERP technologies and implementations aligned with enterprise initiatives and procurement activities.
• Create and maintain policies and procedures related to ERP systems architecture, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, software standards, purchasing, and service Minimum of 7 years of experience overseeing ERP operations, systems, or teams.
• Direct ERP team operations including talent selection, scheduling, training, performance feedback, and alignment with department priorities.

We need you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems. A Master’s degree in a technology program or an MBA with a strong technology emphasis is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience overseeing ERP operations, systems, or teams.
• Hands on experience in ERP infrastructure, strategic planning, project execution, and systems governance.
• Technical expertise in enterprise level technologies, including Kronos, Microsoft Windows, IBM AS400, JDE EnterpriseOne, Windows Server, Microsoft Office Suite, and other Silgan-specific or integrated ERP applications.
• Proficiency in systems design and lifecycle development, from evaluating business requirements to operational oversight.
• Strong knowledge of business operations, financial management, and core business process workflows.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements related to ERP systems.
• Experience working within manufacturing environments and knowledge of relevant production systems.
• Ability to guide teams, influence outcomes, and drive ERP performance and process improvements.

Who We Are:

• America's largest metal food packaging producer.  
• A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, working with environmentally focused suppliers, and providing recyclable products.
• Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfills to foster environmental stewardship.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of ERP at Silgan Containers.