Job description
Connection has an amazing opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for an
IS Manager in
North Liberty, IA. This is a
direct hire opportunity with our client in the design industry. This position is onsite and responsible the design, development, procurement, installation, support, and maintenance of enterprise computer systems and communications network. Qualified candidates will have
manufacturing experience, any type of
ERP experience (preferably manufacturing), and a extensive understanding of
EDI, networking, and
Cisco.
Direct hire position. Full benefits, medical, dental, and vision. Bonus based on performance Wellness and sick days. M-F 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm.
Job Duties:
- Understands strategic objectives of the business and implements technology solutions that provide value and help enable to meet these objectives.
- Communicates effectively to all levels of the business including senior leadership, the IS team, and associates outside of the IS function.
- Designs, develops and maintains an effective information and communication system that assures customer communication interface, Electronic Data Interface (EDI), and ISO 9002 requirements.
- Designs, develops, and maintains a cost effective and comprehensive enterprise information and communication system that continuously meets or exceeds the business needs of all internal customers including Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Finance, and HR. This may include justifying periodic system upgrades and writing or modifying software programs.
- Designs, develops, and maintains security for enterprise information system.
- Responsible for assuring the system has a nightly back up for all workdays and this is stored off-site.
- Designs, develops, and maintains a comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan for the company’s information system in the event of fire, tornado, flood, or a similar type disaster that would destroy the current system.
- Responsible for Help Desk that provides excellent customer service and assures system users have all necessary access and support they need to operate within the system.
- Manages the Information Systems budget. Provides well thought out strategic recommendations as to prioritization of the IS spend.
- Authorizes necessary business expenses in accordance with company guidelines.
- Manages IS vendors effectively by clearly communicating expectations and holding vendors accountable to performing to those expectations Negotiates for maximum value at reasonable price and terms.
- Provides leadership to Information System associates.
- Responsible for recruiting, training, and retaining a talented IS team.
- Leads well organized team meetings and ensures project plans to drive the team to achieve goals on time and within budget.
- Provides for resource materials and training to all system users.
- Pursues continuing education, personal development, and continuous improvement, with specific goals.
- Responsible for 5S implementation in all Information Systems areas.
We Value:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or management of information systems, and/or a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible information systems duties and experience.
- Master’s degree in IS or MBA is desirable.
- 5 years of direct experience in computer systems design, development, integration and operation is required.
- Extensive knowledge on LAN and PC based client server systems and networks, including appropriate hardware and software applications, are required.
- Experience in and familiarity with business environment and manufacturing orientated computer application preferred.
- Ability to lead and manage the corporate IS function, utilizing a logical yet creative approach.
- Experience leading direct reports is desirable.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills for team environment enhancement are required.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to leadership is required.
- Familiarity and management proficiency with SQL or similar database architecture, content management software (CMS), ERP software, Microsoft Exchange, client-server models, including Microsoft Server environments, Virtualization.
- Must be able to use all computer equipment and other office equipment effectively.
- Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, customer service, teamwork and safety required.
- This position has required competencies that must be achieved to become and remain qualified.
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