Innovation Transformation Lead

Job Description

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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Onsite- This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Tonawanda on a full-time basis.

The Role:

The Innovation Transformation Lead leads the implementation maintenance and optimization of technologies across departmentsmanaging hardware software networks user training AI upskilling and system performance to support efficient production operations. You will also evaluate new innovations oversee thirdparty solutions coordinate upgrades travel for research and training and drive ongoing progress through resource management and weekly team leadership.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities):

• Establish new technologies for multiple departments in launch phase for team utilization.

• Install configure and maintain hardware software servers and networks.

• Ensure systems are secure reliable and optimized for performance on the production floor.

• Provide training and assistance to end-users for hardware and software issues.

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain operations.

• Evaluate new technologies and solutions to improve efficiency.

• Design and implement technology strategies that align with business metrics.

• Regularly coordinate necessary system upgrades.

• Monitor performance and compliance standards.

• Innovate and recommend technology solutions that apply to the day-to-day functions of the business.

• Upscale team knowledge of AI tools; coordinate and provide training.

• Manage 3rd party solutions.

• Travel for researching new strategies to implement in the plant and training.

• Lead weekly team meetings for follow-up of new technologies and provide assistance.

• Create and manage library of resources and innovation tracker.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 3 or more years in IT Systems/Infrastructure Plant IT or Manufacturing IT supporting production environments.

• Demonstrated experience introducing/launching new technologies across multiple departments.

• Strong break/fix troubleshooting with urgency on the production floor (downtime mitigation root cause analysis).

• Track record designing/implementing technology roadmaps or strategies tied to business KPIs (uptime OEE cycle time scrap cost).

• Experience training end users and teams; building SOPs knowledge bases and/or resource libraries.

• Ability to travel 1025% for technology research vendor visits and training.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in manufacturing/industrial IT especially supporting production lines HMI/SCADA MES CMMS barcode/RFID vision systems or data historians.

• Cloud experience (Azure preferred) automation platforms or data pipeline tools (Power BI Power Automate).

• Experience building innovation trackers or PM-lite practices (roadmaps RACI sprint/kanban).

• Vendor/3rd-party solution management (selection implementation and support).

• Clear documentation ticket hygiene and change management discipline (ITIL-lite).

Compensation:

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $86400.00 - $137900.00 USD Annual. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance job level and individual performance.

Benefits:

• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical dental vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts retirement savings plan sickness and accident benefits life insurance paid vacation & holidays tuition assistance programs employee assistance program GM vehicle discounts and more.

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