IT Manager

Seeking a driven IT Manager to own daily IT operations and drive ongoing advancements in automation, system integration, and digital efficiency across an innovative manufacturing operation.

This person will partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve data flow, strengthen system performance, and deliver technology solutions that support smarter, faster business decisions., * Lead hardware and software technology roadmap for manufacturing systems, business applications, cybersecurity, and ERP in support of digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Drive end-to-end Industry 4.0 automation from interfaces and data capture to analysis, dashboards, and reporting,.
• Partner cross-functionally and with leadership to identify technology improvement opportunities that support performance and reliability.
• Continuously improve leveraging of real-time manufacturing data, analytics, and AI tools to streamline predictive maintenance, production scheduling, quality management, and process optimization processes.
• Lead cybersecurity efforts and develop best practices across all business areas for risk management and access control, data security and protection, and system backups and safeguards.
• Manage all related vendors, system upgrades, project strategy and prioritization, asset management and planning, budgets development and tracking, process documentation and training, and project rollout and support.
• Lead internal IT support, help desk and issue resolution, user adoption, and continuous improvement of IT services.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required. Advance degree/certification(s) a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT, including IT infrastructure management, business and ERP systems administration, department management, and emerging technologies.
• Strong background with ERP, manufacturing execution and data systems, networks, servers, cloud platforms, endpoints, cybersecurity, and business applications.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with advanced automation, robotics, connected equipment, or Industry 4.0 initiatives strongly preferred.
• Ability to lead both strategic projects and daily technical support priorities. Strong vendor management, budgeting, troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional team building skills., * Bachelor’s (Preferred), * MES or industry 4.0: 1 year (Required)
• AI tools implemtnation/adoption: 1 year (Required)
• ERP/MRP managment: 1 year (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, * 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance