Analysis Skills, Automotive Industry, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Event Management, Hardware Administration, Hardware Installation, Incident Management, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Metrics, Network Software, On Call, Operational Support, Performance Management, Plant Management, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Security Compliance, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Writing Skills
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary/Objective
Manage the Information Technology (IT) department of a Manufacturing Plant in the Automotive industry. Provide services and support to Plant Operations maximizing availability, performance and efficiency. Focus on cost effective solutions with a continuous improvement mindset.
Reporting Relationships
- Direct report to the Plant Manager
- Dotted-line reporting relationship to the Regional IT Manager
Roles & Responsibilities
IT Management
- Manage IT Team, primarily on 1st shift weekdays, ensuring support for off-shift, weekends and on call support.
- Consult with plant management on continuous improvement ideas and fulfill requests.
- Project Management or key team member of projects to deliver new initiatives and/or service improvements.
- Drive problem management resolution and permanent corrective actions.
- Provides key Plant IT contact for internal and external Adient Customers.
- Ensures Company IT activities are communicated in a timely fashion to the Plant Leaders.
- Responsible for IT tasks related to launches and communicating updates at readiness reviews.
- Other duties as assigned by management (can be modified for local requirements)
IT Infrastructure & Applications
- Responsible for the daily operations of computer systems including but not limited to the following:
o Perform Level 1, incident management, support for hardware, communications, networking, software and shop-floor systems ran at the manufacturing facility. Escalate to next level support teams if applicable.
o Monitor, event management and administration of local IT Infrastructure.
- Adhering to the processes and standards of the company.
- Manage access to IT services while complying with Security and Vulnerability standards.
- Ensure system backups are current and can be restored.
- Schedule and coordinate hardware and infrastructure installation with Corporate and 3rd party suppliers.
- Maintain Key and Operational Metrics
- Maintain documentation of IT Services, Equipment and Procedures
- (additions for local requirements)
Experience & Skills
Minimum Required:
- 6 years IT related experience.
- 3 years leading IT operations services and team.
- Strong communication, analytical, project management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to delegate and track multiple work streams.
- Desire to have broad responsibilities and work in fast paced environment.
- (additions for local requirements)
Additional Desired:
- At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally automotive industry.
- Manufacturing Execution System (MES) experience.
- Basic database knowledge and report writing skills.
Education & Training
Required:
- Bachelors' Degree in IT.
- Or Associates/Technical Degree in IT related field of study with 5+ years of experience.
Desired:
- Technical Certifications.
- Continuous Improvement training.
Other Requirements
- 7x24 on-call availability for critical plant operation system support
- Willingness to work 45+ hours a week and weekends
PRIMARY LOCATION
Romulus Foam