We pride ourselves on a culture of excellence, powered by the specialized expertise of our people. This month, we are excited to introduce one of our newest team members, Erik Green, who joined us in July 2025 as an ERP Business Systems Developer.
With over two decades of experience, Erik is playing a vital role in ensuring our operations run smoothly as we continue to grow. Get to know more about Erik, his role, and what he enjoys doing when he’s not de-coding complex systems.
Driving Efficiency through our ERP system
Erik’s primary focus is supporting and enhancing our ERP system. Since joining, he has hit the ground running, focusing heavily on configuring the system to accommodate our newest manufacturing site.
On a typical day, you’ll find Erik:
- Customizing our ERP system to fit our unique business needs.
- Developing dashboards and reports that help our team visualize data.
- Troubleshooting technical issues to keep production moving.
- Collaborating with users across departments to find smart operational solutions.
“I was attracted to this position because Yazoo Mills is an industry leader that leverages data to make strategic business decisions,” Erik says. “I’m excited to deepen my understanding of our products and processes to help make the ERP system function as efficiently as possible.”
20 Years of Expertise
Erik isn’t just a newcomer to the field; he brings over 20 years of experience in ERP development, systems integrations, and upgrades. His deep-rooted problem-solving skills, primarily honed within the manufacturing industry, make him a perfect fit for the Yazoo team.
Despite his extensive background, Erik describes his onboarding experience at Yazoo as “smooth and supportive,” and he summarizes the company culture in just one word: Welcoming.
Beyond the Code: Gardening, Cooking, and Competitive Swimming
When he isn’t optimizing our systems, Erik stays busy with a variety of hands-on hobbies. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening, cooking, and tackling home improvement projects.
Fun Facts about Erik:
- The Ultimate Problem Solver: To keep his mind sharp, Erik likes to solve coding puzzles by teaching himself entirely new computer languages.
- Life in the Fast Lane: Long before he was a developer, Erik was an athlete. He swam competitively for 10 years, starting at the age of five!
