Hoffmaster Group Inc.
Applications and Development Manager
Hoffmaster Group Inc., Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States, 54901
Hoffmaster, 2920 N. Main St, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Job Description Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
For more than 75 years, Hoffmaster has elevated the way people dine, entertain and bake through premium sustainable tableware. Be a part of what's next and
Elevate Your Career
with Hoffmaster!
About the Role The
Applications and Development Manager
leads the planning, delivery, and support of Hoffmaster’s core business applications, with a primary focus on Infor LX and the IBM i (IBMi) platform. You’ll manage a team of developers and partners while ensuring technology solutions align with business strategy, deliver reliable performance, and provide excellent internal customer support.
What You’ll Do
Lead, coach, and manage a team of developers, vendors, and consultants
Oversee application development, support, and enhancements for Infor LX and IBMi
Align technology initiatives with business priorities, delivering projects on time and within budget
Manage system operations, including security, uptime, backup, and recovery
Own custom development, interfaces, and the overall Infor LX technical environment
Establish and maintain application, development, and EDI policies and standards
Build strong vendor relationships and manage hardware and service contracts
Define and monitor service level expectations across the applications team
Partner with IT and business leaders to deliver scalable, value-driven solutions
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
7+ years of experience working with Infor LX and IBMi environments
Working knowledge of IBM Power Systems, RPG, IBMi, and DB2
Proven experience leading development teams and managing vendors
Strong project management skills with a track record of on-time, on-budget delivery
Experience supporting EDI systems in a manufacturing environment
Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting service expectations
Organizational Values Safety – Teamwork – Customer Focus – Ownership – Initiative – Creativity
This role demonstrates
Ownership
through accountability for mission‑critical systems,
Teamwork
by partnering across IT and business functions, and
Customer Focus
by delivering reliable, responsive application support.
Initiative
drives continuous improvement and modernization, while
Creativity
supports innovative technical solutions that help Hoffmaster grow and scale.
At Hoffmaster, we believe every person deserves to feel successful. That’s why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employee’s success –at work, at home, and in life. This includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances, Tuition and Student Loan repayment assistance, Physical and Mental wellness programs, Paid vacation and holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and more. Learn more about our Benefits at HoffmasterBenefits.com!
This description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Hoffmaster, 2920 N. Main St, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
For more than 75 years, Hoffmaster has elevated the way people dine, entertain and bake through premium sustainable tableware. Be a part of what's next and
Elevate Your Career
with Hoffmaster!
About the Role The
Applications and Development Manager
leads the planning, delivery, and support of Hoffmaster’s core business applications, with a primary focus on Infor LX and the IBM i (IBMi) platform. You’ll manage a team of developers and partners while ensuring technology solutions align with business strategy, deliver reliable performance, and provide excellent internal customer support.
What You’ll Do
Lead, coach, and manage a team of developers, vendors, and consultants
Oversee application development, support, and enhancements for Infor LX and IBMi
Align technology initiatives with business priorities, delivering projects on time and within budget
Manage system operations, including security, uptime, backup, and recovery
Own custom development, interfaces, and the overall Infor LX technical environment
Establish and maintain application, development, and EDI policies and standards
Build strong vendor relationships and manage hardware and service contracts
Define and monitor service level expectations across the applications team
Partner with IT and business leaders to deliver scalable, value-driven solutions
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
7+ years of experience working with Infor LX and IBMi environments
Working knowledge of IBM Power Systems, RPG, IBMi, and DB2
Proven experience leading development teams and managing vendors
Strong project management skills with a track record of on-time, on-budget delivery
Experience supporting EDI systems in a manufacturing environment
Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting service expectations
Organizational Values Safety – Teamwork – Customer Focus – Ownership – Initiative – Creativity
This role demonstrates
Ownership
through accountability for mission‑critical systems,
Teamwork
by partnering across IT and business functions, and
Customer Focus
by delivering reliable, responsive application support.
Initiative
drives continuous improvement and modernization, while
Creativity
supports innovative technical solutions that help Hoffmaster grow and scale.
At Hoffmaster, we believe every person deserves to feel successful. That’s why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employee’s success –at work, at home, and in life. This includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances, Tuition and Student Loan repayment assistance, Physical and Mental wellness programs, Paid vacation and holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and more. Learn more about our Benefits at HoffmasterBenefits.com!
This description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Hoffmaster, 2920 N. Main St, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr