1. IT Systems Manager | Outside IR35 | £500 per day | Manufacturing Sector
2. ERP | WMS | Microsoft Dynamics 365 | Azure | Office365 | Power BI | SQL
About Our Client
3. Michael Page are proud to be partnered exclusively with one of our key clients to recruit an Interim IT Systems Manager at their Crewe site.
4. This organisation is a well-established player in the FMCG sector, known for its robust operations and commitment to delivering quality products.
5. As a medium-sized company, they rely on efficient IT systems to streamline their processes and maintain competitive advantage, so you'll cover both strategic and elements of hands-on work alongside the team.
Job Description
6. This is a standout IT Systems Manager opportunity for a contractor who enjoys stepping into a business-critical role and making an immediate difference.
7. You'll take the reins of the organisation's systems landscape, ensuring ERP and business systems are robust, reliable, and delivering real value to the wider business. Alongside keeping operations running efficiently, you'll play a key role in supporting the transition to a modern ERP platform (including Dynamics 365 Business Central), giving you exposure to a live transformation programme.
8. Working closely with stakeholders across operations, supply chain, finance, and commercial teams, you'll act as the bridge between technology and the business-translating requirements into practical system improvements. You'll also drive enhancements across integrations, reporting, data flows, and automation, helping the organisation become more efficient and scalable.
9. Beyond applications, you'll maintain oversight of infrastructure (networks, servers, storage, and security), act as the senior escalation point for system issues, and ensure users are supported with clear, pragmatic solutions. You'll also coordinate with external IT partners, ensuring services are delivered effectively.
10. This is a role where you'll be trusted to take ownership, solve problems, and leave things noticeably better than you found them.
11. The business have a main HQ in Crewe, so you will ideally be in a commutable distance, and free to travel to Crewe 3-4 times per week.
The Successful Applicant
As the successful candidate for the IT Systems Manager, you should have:
12. Proven experience managing ERP systems within a manufacturing, production, or similar environment
13. Hands-on experience with platforms such as SI ERP, Dynamics 365 Business Central, or equivalent
14. Strong understanding of Microsoft cloud technologies (Azure and cloud-hosted systems)
15. Broad infrastructure knowledge across networks, servers, storage, backups, and security
16. Experience operating across multi-site environments
17. A hands-on, proactive approach to troubleshooting and resolving complex issues
18. Strong stakeholder engagement skills - comfortable working directly with both technical teams and business users
19. Experience managing third-party vendors and service providers
20. Good working knowledge of SQL, reporting tools, and advanced Excel
Nice to have:
21. Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or migrations
22. Exposure to WMS or supply chain systems
23. Power BI or advanced reporting capability
24. Background in FMCG or food manufacturing
25. A passion for continuous improvement, automation, and system optimisation
What's on Offer
26. £450-£500 per day
27. Outside IR35 - genuinely structured for independent delivery
28. A role with real ownership and influence, not just BAU support
29. A unique mix of operational responsibility and transformation involvement
30. High visibility across the business - your impact will be seen and felt quickly
31. Immediate or short-notice start available
32. Ideal for a contractor who wants to step into a role where they can add value from day one, take ownership, and make a measurable impact.
If you are an experienced IT Systems Manager looking for your next challenge in a thriving industry, apply today to join a team that values expertise and innovation!