Careers with The Lake Companies
Talented and passionate people changing how the manufacturing industry uses technology
JOIN THE LAKE COMPANIES TEAM
If you like to grow and enhance your abilities, learn new skills and keep on top of evolving technology, while working with an amazing team of friendly, helpful, down-to-earth professionals, than working at The Lake Companies will be right for you.
While we are a tech company — we serve the industrial machinery, metal fabrication, precision machining, high-tech & electronics, medical, aerospace, defense, transportation, and additional manufacturing industries. When you can see the amazing products our clients make and know that you are a key asset in them running their businesses efficiently and effectively, you won’t be able to resist how proud you feel.
IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS
Sales Executive
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Sales Executive to join our team. The Sales Executive will be responsible for selling Infor SyteLine solutions together with the Lake Company produces to manufacturers in the Midwest, driving revenue growth, and building strong relationships with clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sales Strategy: Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to target and acquire new manufacturing clients in the Midwest region.
- Client Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders within target accounts.
- Solution Selling: Understand client needs and pain points to propose customized Infor SyteLine solutions that address their business challenges and objectives.
- Pipeline Management: Manage the sales pipeline effectively, from lead generation to deal closure, ensuring accurate forecasting and achievement of sales targets.
- Collaboration: Work closely with pre-sales, implementation, and support teams to deliver successful SyteLine projects and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Market Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities to position our solutions effectively and drive competitive advantage.
- Sales Reporting: Prepare regular sales reports, updates, and forecasts for management review and decision-making.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- Proven track record of success in software sales, preferably in the ERP or manufacturing industry.
- Experience selling Infor SyteLine or similar ERP solutions is highly desirable.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales analytics tools.
- Willingness to travel within the Midwest region as needed.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with commission structure and performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity for career growth and advancement within the organization.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
If you are a results-oriented sales professional with a passion for technology and a strong track record in B2B sales, we invite you to join our team at The Lake Companies and be part of our mission to drive innovation and success for our manufacturing clients. Apply now and take the next step in your career!
Infor SyteLine Implementation Consultant
As an experienced consultant, this position must have a strong CSI/SyteLine ERP background specific to LakeCo’s customer base, small to midsize business manufacturers. This position will assume responsibility for performing implementation and support tasks while assisting the Project Manager in organizing and controlling tasks within the work plan.
The ability to lead small project teams or small engagements with customers as well as on an independent basis for short-term assignments with little supervision from a Project Manager is essential.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Including the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Understand and document client processes and requirements.
- Facilitate client workshops focused on designing the future state of the business.
- Identify gaps in system functionality compared with client’s requirements.
- Translate client’s requirements into ERP configurations.
- Identify and coordinate data conversions and interfaces.
- Lead user testing and acceptance.
- Support and troubleshoot ERP issues.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in consulting.
- Prior experience working with Infor SyteLine ERP software is required.
- 5 years of product experience utilizing analytical skills in a SMB manufacturing environment.
- 5 years of experience related to accounting, forecasting, scheduling, planning, logistics, and/or manufacturing.
- Experience in assisting customers with implementing best practice processes through excellent leadership, organization, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish priorities when working on-site with customers while also communicating effectively and monitoring closely the completion of tasks with other project team members.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization with professionalism and best practice expertise.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with a full cycle of an ERP implementation
- LakeCo product experience (Shop-Trak and Doc-Trak)
- Manufacturing background
- Cohesive culture fit
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to be a key resource for implementing SyteLine ERP systems within customer organizations.
- Ability to provide initial and in-depth issue resolution for customers.
- Ability to test, validate, and provide the solution design of all financial processes.
- Ability to ensure common controls throughout the Inventory and Manufacturing processes.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to manage simultaneous projects.
- Ability to manage time appropriately and prioritize tasks in an organized fashion.
- Ability to drive a project from start to finish within the customer’s budget and timeframe in mind.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to effectively meet and work with fellow employees, customers, and potential customers.
- Demonstrated ability to train and provide consultation to customers in clear and concise manners.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with commission structure and performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity for career growth and advancement within the organization.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
.NET Applications Support and Developer (multiple opening)
Locations:
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Remote
- India
We are seeking a Senior .NET Support Technician and Developer with strong backend development skills and experience in AWS, DevOps practices, .NET, and ADO.NET. This role involves working on our proprietary applications, Shop-Trak and Doc-Trak, both of which integrate with the Infor SyteLine ERP. The ideal candidate should also have SQL expertise and preferably experience with the Infor CloudSuite Industrial ERP.
Key Responsibilities:
- Application Support and Software Defect Resolution
- Provide Level 2 support for application issues, diagnosing and resolving complex technical problems to ensure optimal performance and minimal disruption for users.
- Software Development:
- Develop, test, and maintain robust and scalable software solutions using C#, .NET Core, .NET frameworks, and ADO.NET.
- Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices in design, security, and performance.
- Project Collaboration:
- Work with project managers and stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.
- Engage with the U.S. development team for regular updates, feature requests, and system improvements.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Database Management:
- Utilize SQL and ADO.NET for data management, queries, and integration within Shop-Trak and Doc-Trak applications.
- Cloud & DevOps Integration:
- Deploy, manage, and optimize applications on AWS, utilizing services like Lambda, API Gateway, and RDS.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing processes to streamline development workflows.
- Continuous Learning:
- Stay updated on .NET advancements, AWS services, and Kubernetes for future DevOps and containerization needs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in C#, .NET, and cloud-based development.
- Proficiency in ADO.NET and SQL, with the ability to perform complex queries and manage data integration.
- Proficiency in AWS, DevOps principles, and containerization.
- Experience with Infor SyteLine ERP or Infor CloudSuite Industrial ERP (preferred).
- Excellent analytical skills with an ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset for working with remote teams.
Preferred Skills:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or ERP-focused environment.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Power Platform, and automation tools.
- Experience with Blazor or MAUI (nice to have).
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and performance bonuses.
- Opportunities for professional growth and training.
- Work in a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative environment.
If you are a highly skilled developer with a strong background in ERP systems and leadership experience, we invite you to join our team at The Lake Companies. Help us deliver world-class software solutions and drive success for our clients. Apply now and take the next step in your career!
SyteLine Programmer
As a member of the custom development team, this position is an imperative link to our reputation of being a results-leading technology consulting firm that specializes in Infor SyteLine. We are on a mission to change the manufacturing world through the use of technology and this position is a part of making that happen for our customers through implementations, upgrades, and custom modifications. A highly talented individual who specializes in SyteLine who can address challenges quickly and with optimism while assisting our customers in enhancing their methods is essential.
This position can work remote, onsite, or a combination of both with the highest level of transparent communication needed regardless of the work location.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Including the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Analyze and assess existing business systems and procedures.
- Design, develop, test, and deploy solutions.
- Write functional and technical specifications.
- Participate in internal planning meetings providing feedback on project priorities and progress.
- Translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Present ideas in business-friendly language.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Associates Degree in Computer Science and/or 2+ years’ work experience with SyteLine. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience with Infor Mongoose Toolset v8.x – v10.x including IDOs, Event Handlers, VB.NET and WinStudio
- Experience with Infor Mongoose Forms Reporting and DataViews
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and higher, including SSRS
- Understanding of Transact SQL stored procedures, views, triggers, functions and tables
Preferred Qualifications:
- CSI/SyteLine experience
- LakeCo product experience (Shop-Trak,Doc-Trak, Fact-Trak)
- Manufacturing background
- Cohesive culture fit
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Highly self-motivated.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to recognize and resolve system related problems; work independently and make necessary decisions throughout the systems process within department guidelines.
- Ability to recognize and resolve system-related problems, working independently, and making necessary decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to train and provide consultation to customers in clear and concise manners.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently and respond to emergency situations effectively; communicate technical and complex information both orally and in writing.
- Ability to determine when to escalate an issue to Manager.
- May require on-call availability and may require work outside of business hours and weekends.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and performance bonuses.
- Opportunities for professional growth and training.
- Work in a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative environment.
If you are a highly skilled developer with a strong background in ERP systems and leadership experience, we invite you to join our team at The Lake Companies. Help us deliver world-class software solutions and drive success for our clients. Apply now and take the next step in your career!
Areas of Work Available at The Lake Companies
- Application, Implementation, and Product Support
- Programming & Development
- Sales
- Marketing
- Systems & Networking Services
- Consulting
- Administration
- And More
ELITE BENEFITS PACKAGES
Elite Benefits: job satisfaction, purpose, personal evolution, innovation, commitment, customer focus, opportunity, longevity
Insurance Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, long term disability, short term disability, health savings account
Fringe Benefits: vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, 401(k), education assistance
OUR VALUES
At The Lake Companies...
We build lasting relationships with our customers. We listen intently, we care, we serve. We communicate openly & honestly, We encourage innovation with constant improvement. We provide proven solutions & strategies. We take responsibility for our actions. We enhance the methods of our customers & the skills of their staff. We address challenges quickly & with optimism. We believe in people and their dreams. We do the right thing.