March 13, 2026
Senior Applications System Developer
Available Date: Immediately
Location: West Chicago, IL/Hybrid (in-state candidates only)

The Jel Sert Company marks a major milestone this year, 100 years of success, innovation, and industry leadership. The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages that help bring people together. Jel Sert is proud of being awarded the Great Place to Work certification, along with being recognized as a Best Workplace to Work in Chicago and Best Workplace to Work in Manufacturing and Production. We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a SR. APPLICATIONS SYSTEM DEVELOPER. If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you! The Sr. Applications Systems Developer will be responsible for the entire life cycle of applications systems which include analysis, coding, testing, support and documentation of major production systems that are supported 24/7. Candidate must be customer service driven with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and with all levels of management and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Responsibility is to identify functionalities in existing systems and develop and implement solutions to business opportunities.
• Define user system and application requirements, determine and evaluate potential solutions, develop system specifications and requirements, and design application programs to meet these requirements.
• Reviews, analyzes, modifies and implements programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and documenting programs.
• Provide technical support to end users by diagnosing and resolving software and system issues in real time as they occur.
• Database analysis and development.
  • Structure, implement, and maintain database systems. Establish policies, standards and procedures to ensure useful and readily accessible data.
  • Design database systems and programs.
  • Analyze data requirements, develop and document data dictionary, and develop data models.
• Design, develop, and maintain custom reports, dashboards, interfaces, and data extracts to support business, operational, and management reporting needs.
• Training of the user community upon implementation of systems and programs.
• Other projects as assigned by the Director of Application Development and VP of IT.

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​June 5, 2025
Director of IT
Available Date: Immediately
Location: Philadelphia area / Hybrid

A manufacturing company in the Philadelphia suburbs is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Information Technology (IT) Applications with proven expertise in QAD ERP systems.

This role will oversee the planning, implementation, and management of software applications to ensure they align with our business objectives. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, highly collaborative, and adept at leveraging QAD to optimize operational efficiency, support business growth, and drive digital transformation. It is expected that the person filling this role is ambitious and operates with a high sense of urgency. This position will report to the VP of IT.

​This position will be hybrid, working from corporate headquarters Monday through Wednesday, and remotely Thursday and Friday.

Key Responsibilities:
● Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for QAD and related applications, aligning with the overall IT strategy and business objectives.
● Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IT professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
● Project and People Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of QAD-related projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
● System Management: Ensure the optimal performance, security, and reliability of QAD applications, including regular updates, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
● Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business leaders and stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into effective QAD solutions.
● Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to continuously improve QAD applications and related business processes, leveraging best practices and emerging technologies.
● Vendor Management: Manage relationships with QAD vendors and service providers, ensuring effective support and service delivery.
● Compliance: Ensure QAD applications comply with relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies.
● Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on the status of QAD applications and related projects.

Qualifications:
● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
● Experience: 7+ years of progressive IT leadership experience with at least 3 years of direct experience managing QAD ERP systems in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Skills:
● Proven success in leading ERP implementations, upgrades, and integrations — particularly within QAD environments.
● Experience leading teams in fast-paced, growth-oriented businesses with an employee-centric management approach.
● Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
● Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving ability.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
● Experience with QAD Adaptive ERP and related modules.
● Knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain processes.
● ITIL, PMP, or similar certification.
● Experience with data analytics, reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms.
● ​Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives

Please send resume/application inquiry to: 
qadrecruiting@gmail.com