Interim Sage 200 Systems Manager - Walsall - Hybrid - £500 to £750 per day - Outside IR35

Alexander Daniels have been exclusively retained by a Private Equity backed manufacturing company to recruit and experienced Interim Sage 200 Systems Manager.

The System Manager will be responsible for implementing and utilising SAGE 200 Manufacturing software (and future updates or additional modules) to efficiently track production processes and stock levels. Working closely with the senior leadership team across Finance, Engineering, Procurement and Production departments, your primary focus will be the full implementation of SAGE 200 throughout the entire manufacturing process and product portfolio. Helping to optimise production workflows and ensuring seamless coordination between the various departments throughout the business.

Role outline
Sage 200 Manufacturing:
* Expertly navigate and utilise Sage 200 Manufacturing software to track stock levels, monitor production progress, and generate accurate financial reports.
* Daily management of the MRP system, including investigating/resolving issues and providing support to users of the system.
* Configure and maintain the Sage 200 Manufacturing system to align with the organisation’s production requirements.
* Monitor inventory to ensure Sage 200 manufacturing is accurately tracking stock levels from procurement through to production and despatch.
* Develop and apply Works Order routings.
* Managing the Sage 200 Manufacturing software to ensure a seamless process for implementing the Bill of Materials of a new product, tracking through production, and up to the final sale.
* Drive communication and employee engagement with the Sage 200 system, ensuring all Departmental Production Managers are aware of the requirements of their teams.
* Perform ad hoc projects and implementation of complementary software packages to Sage as the business requires.
Production Tracking:
* Collaborate with production teams to accurately track the progress of manufacturing processes through Sage 200 Manufacturing.
* Suggest and develop meaningful KPI’s to measure productivity and efficiency.
* Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in production workflows and propose solutions to enhance productivity.
* Ensure written processes are in place for production through Sage Manufacturing.
Cost Analysis:
* Analyse production costs and overhead expenses to identify areas for cost reduction or process improvement.
* Ensure material and labour costings remain accurate and up to date.
* Investigation and Reporting of variances to the business.
* Work closely with the finance team to develop cost-effective strategies that align with organisational objectives.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
* Serve as a liaison between the various departments in the business, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment of goals and objectives.
* Ensure the objectives of each team across the organisation are aligned with the wider business objectives regarding Sage usage in a cohesive manner.
* Act as project lead for any Sage Manufacturing improvements or enhancements including the implementation of new software or processes that deliver business control and insight
The successful Systems Manager will have the following skills and experience:
* Detailed working knowledge of ERP systems (ideally SAGE 200 Manufacturing) with in-depth knowledge of Bill of Material structures for planning and manufacturing.
* Experience of implementing and maintaining ERP/MRP operating systems such as Sage 200 Manufacturing.
* Experience of working in a high paced engineering or manufacturing environment.
* Works independently, decisive, sound judgement, problem solver with the ability to work under pressure and motivate others.
* Commercially astute with strong organisational and analytical skills with knowledge of P&L and Balance sheet.
* Ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
* Willing to undertake training of departments leads/other as superusers in the requirements and functionality of Sage by department.
* Numerate and IT skills with extensive software proficiency covering a wide variety of applications, basic MRP and computer planning systems knowledge, and experience and / or training in LEAN manufacturing / continual improvement.
* Project Management experience
This is a great opportunity to join a very dynamic business and dynamic management team and have a major impact on the growth of this unique business. Get in touch with Nick Singh on or email your CV to to find out more about this position.