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IT Manager
Job Number: 67011
Group: Magna Seating
Division: Magna Seating Auburn Hills
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location:
Auburn Hills, MICHIGAN, US, 48326
Work Style:
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of seating structures, foam and trim, mechanisms, and complete seats for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Seating is at the center of the consumer vehicle experience and our seating solutions are developed from consumer research, prioritizing comfort, convenience and connectivity.
About the Role
IT Manager (Onsite)
Role Summary
This position is onsite in a Manufacturing environment with direct responsibility for overseeing the daily operations of the Information Technology department. Leads the IT team by creating and implementing IT management objectives, implementing policies, procedures and processes to ensure key objectives are met. Ensures that organizational IT objectives are successfully achieved, primarily related to efficiency and cost.
Your Responsibilities
objectives are met. Ensures that organizational IT objectives are successfully achieved, primarily related to efficiency and cost.
Key Responsibilities
Provides leadership and daily direction to Senior IT Analyst(s) and IT Analyst(s).
Oversees the manufacturing (MES), shipping and customer broadcast systems; Cimplicity, RSLinx, and MS SQL 20016-2019 installations; MS Windows Servers; and applications such as MS Office 365, SAP and others.
Manages hardware such as servers, PCs, printers, barcode printers, barcode scanners, touch screens, etc.
Manages groupware applications (Office 365).
Oversees the help desk system.
Ensures data backup and disaster recovery plans are in place; and security of network.
Monitors and strives to improve department KOI’s (Key operating indicators).
Evaluates business needs and objectives and goals; researches products available; obtains necessary equipment; and develops processes to best meet those needs.
Ensures operating system and software updates are implemented per company’s guidelines.
Manages IT projects and resources from organization and planning, to testing and implementation.
Ensures all employees within the department (new and transferred) have received all required training in a timely manner.
Ensures the thoroughness and timely completion of scheduled performance reviews for all employees within the department.
Who we are looking for
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrates strong leadership skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and present information to internal customers, suppliers, vendors, management, employees and corporate personnel.
Skilled in maintaining high system uptime to ensure smooth operations and minimize downtime.
Proficient in managing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including experience in implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting MES software and interfaces.
Excellent analytical, problem resolution and project management skills.
Expert knowledge ofcomputer hardware, software and network operations and capabilities.
knowledge with Active Directory and Database Administration; .NET, ASP, HTML, Trans4M ERP, MES, Microsoft Windows; andCimplicity, RSLinx, and MS SQL.
Work performed in an office and manufacturing plant environments.
Normal mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.
Frequently exposed to varying temperature within plant depending upon external weather condition.
Frequently walks, stands, grips/grasps, bends/stoops, crouches; and lifts and carries up to thirty (30) lbs within the manufacturing plant environment.
Your preferred qualifications
Education/Certification/Licensure : Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems Technology, Computer Science or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, certifications and experience.
Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive IT experience in a JIT (Just-in-time) automotive manufacturing environmentand understanding the unique IT requirements in such an environment. Aminimum of three (3) years of supervisory responsibility.
What we offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Site Benefits
Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.