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Lead technology operations for a large-scale manufacturer, managing mission-critical IT environments supporting 24/7 production. Responsibilities include directing support and project teams, ensuring operational stability, and aligning IT with business priorities. Requires 5-7 years of IT leadership experience, COBOL proficiency, and familiarity with manufacturing IT systems and regulatory compliance.
Key Highlights
Manage mission-critical IT environments for 24/7 manufacturing production.
Lead production support, project deployment, and offshore development teams.
Ensure compliance with SOX, ITAR, DFARS, and other regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Direct and guide production support teams, project deployment teams, and offshore development teams.
Maintain and oversee manufacturing applications and critical IT environments to ensure continuous plant operations.
Partner closely with Finance, Engineering, Operations, and corporate IT leaders to align priorities.
Manage vendor and supplier relationships, including contract resource onboarding.
Deliver IT projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
Lead strategic planning sessions with business stakeholders to prioritize initiatives.
Own capital budgeting processes, including documentation, forecasts, and expense tracking.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks, escalating issues as needed.
Ensure compliance with SOX, ITAR, DFARS, and other regulatory requirements.
Support internal/external audits and Disaster Recovery testing.
Manage system integrations between manufacturing applications and enterprise platforms.
Lead initiatives in B2B Commerce and EDI deployments.
Inspire teams to generate new ideas that improve IT and business outcomes.
Drive process improvements, automation, and technology adoption to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Nice to Have
Familiarity with manufacturing IT systems (including HR-related modules such as overtime/attendance).
Job Description
IT Manager – Manufacturing Systems
Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 + Bonus + Relocation Assistance
Position Overview
A large-scale manufacturer of high-value metal products is seeking an experienced IT Manufacturing Manager to lead technology operations at its flagship North American facility. This role is responsible for managing mission-critical IT environments that support 24/7 production, ensuring operational stability, project success, and full compliance with industry regulations.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with deep knowledge of manufacturing systems, strong project management skills, and the ability to align IT solutions with business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations
- Direct and guide production support teams, project deployment teams, and offshore development teams.
- Maintain and oversee manufacturing applications and critical IT environments to ensure continuous plant operations.
- Partner closely with Finance, Engineering, Operations, and corporate IT leaders to align priorities.
- Manage vendor and supplier relationships, including contract resource onboarding.
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- Deliver IT projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Lead strategic planning sessions with business stakeholders to prioritize initiatives.
- Own capital budgeting processes, including documentation, forecasts, and expense tracking.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks, escalating issues as needed.
- Ensure compliance with SOX, ITAR, DFARS, and other regulatory requirements.
- Support internal/external audits and Disaster Recovery testing.
- Manage system integrations between manufacturing applications and enterprise platforms.
- Lead initiatives in B2B Commerce and EDI deployments.
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- Inspire teams to generate new ideas that improve IT and business outcomes.
- Drive process improvements, automation, and technology adoption to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
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- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience: 5–7 years in IT leadership or IT Manufacturing roles.
- Technical:
- COBOL (required).
- SQL/PLSQL and database query tools (SQL Developer/SQL+).
- Experience with VB.Net, C#, Java, or C.
- Familiarity with manufacturing IT systems (including HR-related modules such as overtime/attendance).
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