Manufacturing IT Manager IBM AS400

Description
The IT Manager will serve as the business-facing technology leader supporting manufacturing and finance operations running on a customized IBM i (AS/400) ERP. This role bridges manufacturing operations, finance, and ERP development, ensuring systems remain stable, scalable, and aligned to business needs through a multi-year platform horizon.
Key Responsibilities
Lead ERP developers and business analysts supporting manufacturing and finance
Partner directly with production, operations, and finance leaders
Own requirement gathering, prioritization, and delivery
Oversee ERP change management and release processes
Guide enhancements involving shop floor control, inventory, RF barcoding, and EDI
Evaluate feasibility, cost, and approach for manufacturing technology initiatives
Serve as IT partner for operational improvements (workflow changes, automation, RF expansion)
Support ERP integrations with MES, Boomi, and other tools (strategic oversight, not hands-on builds)
Prepare the organization for eventual cloud ERP migration
Skills
IBM i, AS/400, iSeries, System i, IBM Power Systems, Power8, LPAR, RPG, CL, DB2, Implementation
Top Skills Details
IBM i,AS/400,iSeries,System i,IBM Power Systems,Power8,LPAR,RPG,CL,DB2
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
few years in leadership as a manager
8+ years in manufacturing IT / ERP roles
Prior experience leading ERP teams (developers, analysts)
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes:
o Work orders
o Shop floor control
o Inventory management
o Barcoding/RF
Working knowledge of IBM i / AS/400 environments
Ability to read and understand RPG / RPG ILE and CL code
ERP change management experience
Strong business communication and leadership skills
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Chino, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.
Health, vision, dental Benefits package to come
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.