Company Summary:

For over 60 years, MeriCal has been at the forefront of innovation in the dietary supplement industry, delivering custom manufacturing and packaging solutions with passion and precision. With state-of-the-art facilities in Southern California and Ogden, UT, we transform ideas into high-quality products—from research and development to the finished products. Our team, with over 30 years of combined experience, is dedicated to crafting exceptional gummies, probiotics, tablets, capsules, chewables, and powders using clinically backed ingredients. At MeriCal, we don’t just meet expectations—we exceed them, every time. Join us and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team shaping the future of nutrition!

The Opportunity:

The Director of Enterprise Applications and Digital Transformation is responsible for the strategy, governance, optimization, and continuous improvement of MeriCal's enterprise application ecosystem.

This role will provide leadership for business-critical applications supporting manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, customer operations, and business intelligence. The Director will manage a team of Solution Architects while serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership and cross-functional business teams.

The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership, enterprise application expertise, and manufacturing business acumen with a demonstrated ability to lead ERP modernization efforts and technology transformation initiatives.

This leader will help shape MeriCal's future-state technology roadmap while identifying innovative solutions that complement and extend existing business systems.

What You’ll Do:

Enterprise Applications Leadership

Develop and execute the enterprise applications strategy aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives.
Lead application governance, lifecycle management, architecture standards, and technology roadmaps.
Ensure enterprise applications are reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned with evolving business needs.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Customer Service, and Commercial functions.

Digital Transformation & ERP Modernization

Lead application modernization and technology transformation initiative.
Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, system integration, and improved user experiences.
Support ERP enhancement, migration, implementation, and modernization initiatives.
Evaluate emerging technologies and adjacent solutions that complement existing enterprise platforms and create measurable business value.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, data visibility, and business scalability.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Systems

Provide strategic oversight of technologies supporting:
- Manufacturing Operations
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management
- Maintenance & Asset Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Financial Operations
- Reporting & Analytics
Current platforms include:
- Sage 500 ERP
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM
- Microsoft Power BI
- PlanetTogether
- Shoplogix
- MaintainX

Leadership & Talent Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Solution Architects.
Establish career development plans and succession strategies.
Foster a culture centered on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and customer service.
Build organizational capabilities through coaching, knowledge sharing, and leadership development.
Support recruitment and retention of top technology talent.

Project & Portfolio Management

Establish project governance and delivery standards.
Prioritize technology investments based on business objectives and return on investment.
Manage implementation partners, consultants, and software vendors.
Ensure initiatives are delivered within scope, timeline, and budget expectations.
Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership.

Data & Business Intelligence

Champion a data-driven culture across the organization.
Advance reporting and analytics capabilities utilizing Power BI and related technologies.
Improve data governance, reporting consistency, and KPI visibility.
Enable business leaders to make informed decisions through meaningful dashboards and performance metrics.

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Technology, or a related discipline preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
10+ years of progressive experience managing enterprise applications, business systems, or technology platforms.
5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
Demonstrated success coaching, mentoring, and developing technology professionals.
Proven experience leading ERP implementation, migration, or modernization initiatives.
Significant experience supporting enterprise applications within a manufacturing environment.
Experience managing enterprise application portfolios and cross-functional technology initiatives.
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with one or more of the following technologies is preferred:
- Sage 500 ERP or comparable ERP Platforms
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM
- Microsoft Power BI
- PlantTogether
- Shoplogix
- MaintainX
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Supply Chain Planning Systems
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Data Warehousing & Analytics
- Systems Integrations & API Platforms
- Cloud-Based Enterprise Applications

Leadership Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strategic and business-minded thinking
- Strong people leadership and talent development skills
- Executive presence and influence
- Change leadership and organizational agility
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Problem-solving and decision-making excellence
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to balance innovation with operational discipline

The Perks:

No-cost vision insurance (yes, you read that right!), employer-paid life insurance, paid company holidays, generous paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance program, and a comprehensive wellness program.
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans tailored for you and your dependents.
Exceptional supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization indemnity plans, and pet insurance.
401(k) matching plan and more!

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $180,000 to $190,000. The compensation offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and/or education.

MeriCal is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected, and where differences are embraced as strengths. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes equality and celebrates diversity.

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