Job ID: PH26344792
Location: Columbus, NE
Category: Information Technology
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 09/08/2026
ERP System Administrator | $23 – $30/hr + Monthly Bonus | Direct Hire | Columbus, NE
What Matters Most:
- Competitive Pay: $23 – $30/hour
- Bonus Opportunity: Monthly bonus potential
- Schedule: Four 10-hour days, Monday–Thursday, with potential flexibility for five 8-hour days
- Work Environment: 100% onsite in Columbus, NE
- Relocation: Relocation candidates welcome
- Must have manufacturing experience and an understanding of parts, BOMs, inventory, and production processes
- Global Shop Solutions experience is preferred but other manufacturing ERP experience is welcome
Job Description:
Join an established manufacturing organization as an ERP System Administrator, supporting the ERP system that drives production, inventory, purchasing, parts, and financial operations. This is a hands-on role combining ERP administration with significant BOM, parts, inventory, and manufacturing data responsibilities. You’ll work closely with Engineering and shop-floor teams to maintain accurate data, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the ERP environment effectively supports manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and support the Global Shop Solutions ERP environment.
- Create and maintain configurations, fields, user accounts, permissions, business rules, and reports.
- Create, update, troubleshoot, and audit BOMs, work orders, parts, and inventory data.
- Enter and validate ERP data using engineering prints, Excel files, and other source documentation.
- Troubleshoot issues involving BOM changes, work orders, part numbers, inventory, and shop-floor transactions.
- Partner with Engineering and Production to investigate errors and maintain accurate manufacturing data.
- Assist users with ERP issues and coordinate with outside support when needed.
- Maintain data accuracy while identifying opportunities to improve ERP processes and workflows.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Experience working with an ERP system in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of BOMs, parts, inventory, work orders, and manufacturing processes.
- Engineering, drafting, design, production, or similar technical exposure.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and data manipulation.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to learn complex systems through hands-on training.
- Comfortable working directly with Engineering, Production, and shop-floor employees.
- Patient and willing to master detailed foundational processes before taking on broader responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Global Shop Solutions or another manufacturing ERP such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Experience administering ERP configurations, users, permissions, business rules, and reporting.
- Strong experience maintaining and auditing BOMs, parts masters, inventory, and production data.
- ERP certification or additional manufacturing/engineering systems experience is a plus.
Benefits and Perks:
- Monthly bonus potential
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 60 days
- 401(k) enrollment opportunities
- Potential four-day workweek with three-day weekends
- Hands-on training and opportunity to expand ERP responsibilities over time
Your New Organization:
Join an established Nebraska manufacturer producing complex equipment for the agricultural and transportation industries. You’ll work closely with Engineering and Production in a hands-on environment where ERP accuracy, manufacturing knowledge, and attention to detail directly impact day-to-day operations.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The hourly pay range for this position is $23 – $30 per hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Higher compensation may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly strong Global Shop Solutions experience. Final compensation will depend on skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity.
