IT Manager
The IT Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies, to enhance automation, efficiency, and real-time analytics in production. This person will oversee the plant's IT infrastructure, ensuring system stability, security, and scalability, while managing data collection, storage, and analytics to drive predictive maintenance and optimize performance.
Responsibilities
- Manage the overall IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, databases, and communication systems, ensuring their stability, security, and scalability.
- Ensure robust and reliable connectivity between production equipment and central IT systems, including industrial networks and cloud platforms.
- Lead the deployment and integration of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as IoT, AI, machine learning, and robotics, into manufacturing processes.
- Oversee the automation of production lines through smart systems, predictive maintenance, and real-time analytics to optimize efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Oversee data collection from production lines, equipment, and systems, ensuring proper storage, integrity, and accessibility of data.
- Implement advanced data analytics to drive decision-making, improve production performance, and support predictive maintenance.
- Ensure the smooth operation and integration of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) within the plant.
- Work closely with plant engineers, production managers, and maintenance teams to ensure IT solutions meet operational requirements.
- Manage relationships with external IT vendors, software providers, and equipment suppliers to ensure timely delivery of technology solutions and maintenance.
- Lead, mentor, and develop an IT team responsible for maintaining and upgrading plant IT systems.
- Ensure compliance with all corporate IT policies, data protection laws, and industry regulations (such as ISO, NIST, and GDPR).
- Manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective deployment of technology and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in IT management, ideally within an automotive manufacturing environment.
- Experience in handling Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, robotics, AI, and data analytics is highly valuable.
- Proficiency in managing IT infrastructure, ERP systems, and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).
- Strong leadership abilities to manage IT teams and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, materials teams.
