IT Manager - Manufacturing Systems

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.

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.