IT Manager – Manufacturing Systems, ERP & Infrastructure

Position Overview

The IT Manager is responsible for leading site-level information technology services that enable manufacturing operations enterprise systems and regulatory compliance. This role ensures that IT infrastructure ERP platforms and production-supporting technologies operate reliably securely and in alignment with corporate standards.

The position plays a key role in manufacturing support ERP implementation and migration efforts and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance partnering closely with Operations Finance Engineering Quality and Corporate IT. Due to the production-critical nature of the role this position requires a consistent onsite presence.

Key Responsibilities IT & Manufacturing Support

• Lead day-to-day IT operations supporting manufacturing and business functions.

• Provide onsite support for production-critical systems and plant-floor technologies.

• Ensure availability reliability and performance of manufacturing-supporting IT systems.

• Partner with Operations and Engineering on automation data collection and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Act as escalation point for IT issues impacting production shipping or business operations.

ERP Systems & Business Applications

• Support ERP implementation migration upgrades and ongoing operations.

• Coordinate ERP testing go-live and post-implementation stabilization activities.

• Ensure ERP systems properly support manufacturing inventory and financial processes.

• Support ERP integrations with manufacturing shop-floor and reporting systems.

Compliance Cybersecurity & SOX

• Execute and maintain IT controls in support of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.

• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and evidence.

• Ensure adherence to corporate cybersecurity access control and change management standards.

Infrastructure & Operations

• Oversee onsite IT infrastructure including networks servers endpoints and shop-floor devices.

• Ensure systems meet uptime performance and security requirements.

• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing.

Leadership & Vendor Management

• Lead and develop onsite IT staff and contractors.

• Coordinate with corporate IT teams and external vendors.

• Manage IT vendors and support services aligned with site needs and budget.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Engineering Business Systems or equivalent experience.

• 7 years of progressive IT experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Prior experience in an IT leadership or supervisory role.

• Experience supporting ERP systems including implementation or migration activities.

• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT controls.

• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or regulated industries.

• Experience supporting operational technology (OT) or plant-floor systems.

• Exposure to IoT Industry 4.0 or smart manufacturing initiatives.