Information Technology Manager

Day-to-DayInsight Global is looking for an IT Manager to support a manufacturing organization with complex operational and technology needs. This role leads a multi‑disciplinary IT team responsible for supporting core infrastructure, applications, and manufacturing systems.

The IT Manager partners with business and technical stakeholders to ensure IT services are reliable, scalable, and aligned with operational objectives.

Day‑to‑day activities focus on people leadership, operational oversight, and execution of IT initiatives, including improving system stability, strengthening governance and controls, and supporting ongoing technology evolution. The role requires balancing strategic priorities with hands‑on leadership while operating in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• IT Leadership & Team Management: Lead, develop, and manage a team of IT professionals; set performance expectations and make tough personnel decisions as needed.- Infrastructure & IT/OT Architecture: Own and standardize IT/OT architecture including servers, switches, WiFi, and DRaaS with a focus on robustness and reliability.- Manufacturing Systems Oversight: Oversee a highly complex MES environment- ERP Leadership: Support ERP operations and play a key role- Audit & Compliance Ownership: Own IT audit readiness and execution for SOX, IT general controls, and TISAX with an “always audit‑ready” mindset.- Project Execution: Lead multiple concurrent IT initiatives with a strong focus on follow‑through, delivery, and accountability.- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted IT leader for senior management, group leads, and shop‑floor personnel.- Emerging Technology Support: Provide leadership alignment for UNS / MQTT cloud data ingestion initiatives and enterprise data integration efforts.
• Must‑Haves: - 5+ years of leadership experience in an IT infrastructure environment
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing / industrial setting
• Strong background across infrastructure and applications
• Demonstrated project management experience with strong execution and follow‑up
• Experience supporting shop‑floor team members, supervisors, and plant operations
• Strong understanding of business processes
• ERP experience with understanding of: ERP frameworks, shipping & receiving system processes, inventory and transactional flows
• Strong business acumen, including spend management and operational impact
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, group leads, and technical teams
• Strong presence, charisma, and ability to learn quickly
• We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.