IT Manufacturing Manager

IT Manufacturing Manager

Position Summary

A leading global provider in the Manufacturing & Production industry, specializing in high-value metal products, is seeking a highly experienced IT Manufacturing Manager. This is a critical leadership and technical role responsible for managing, maintaining, and developing the core IT environments that support large-scale, 24/7 manufacturing operations at the company’s largest North American facility.

The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader who can bridge the gap between business needs and IT solutions, ensuring operational stability, project excellence, and strict compliance with financial and regulatory standards.

Location & Commitment

• Location: Davenport area, Iowa, United States (Quad Cities region)

• 100% On-Site

• Travel: Occasionally required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000 + Bonus + Relocation

Management & Leadership

• Team Direction: Manages and directs production support teams, project deployment teams, and offshore development teams.

• Operational Oversight: Manages the site's critical IT environments and manufacturing applications necessary for continuous plant operation.

• Performance: Guides team activities to ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and customer satisfaction targets are consistently met.

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Aligns priorities and maintains strong collaboration with business functional owners, Global Information Systems, Finance, Engineering, and the plant leadership team.

• Talent Management: Establishes and maintains relationships with third-party suppliers to identify and on-board qualified contract resources.

Project & Financial Accountability

• Project Delivery: Guides and directs project team activities to ensure delivery is on-time, on-cost, and on-quality.

• Strategic Planning: Partners with business leaders to prioritize project needs and align project deliverables across multiple business stakeholders.

• Budgeting: Develops and manages capital budget request documentation and proactively manages capital spend processes, including monthly capital expense forecasts for responsible projects.

• Risk Management: Proactively performs risk management to minimize project risks and promptly addresses issues, escalating appropriately.

• Innovation: Inspires the team to generate and deliver new value-add ideas, initiating innovation and change that delivers measurable value.

Compliance & Technical Systems

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures project solutions and operational activities align with corporate compliance standards (SOX Audit, ITAR, DFARS, etc.).

• Audit Support: Supports Compliance activities by performing annual system testing, assisting SOX and Internal Audit teams, and performing Disaster Recovery testing as required.

• System Integration: Manages manufacturing application integrations with other enterprise systems.

• Technical Expertise: Experienced with B2B Commerce partnerships and EDI deployments. Develops an in-depth understanding of the business processes in the Manufacturing area.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

• Experience: 5 years minimum experience in a similar technical leadership or IT Manufacturing role (5+ to 7 years preferred).

• ITAR Requirement: This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires Person status ( Citizen, Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee). Verification of employment eligibility is required.

Technical Skills

Required Technical Experience:

COBOL experience is a must.

• Database: Working knowledge of SQL, PLSQL, and database query tools (SQL Developer and/or SQL+).

• Development: Experience with modern development languages (, , C#, Java, or C).

• Systems Knowledge: Experience with Manufacturing IT systems and manufacturing systems that support HR functions (like overtime and attendance).

• Leadership: Effective people and team leadership skills, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and strong business process and manufacturing knowledge.

General Information

• Management Experience Required: No (Direct reports may not be required, but team leadership/oversight is mandatory)

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position.