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.
Project & Financial Management
- 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.
Compliance & Systems
- 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.
Innovation & Improvement
- 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.
Requirements
Qualifications
- 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).
- Compliance: Must meet ITAR requirements (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).
- Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and business process knowledge within manufacturing.
