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  U.S. Person status  (U.S. Citizen, U.S. 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 (e.g.,  VB.Net, 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.