IT Manager at JTEKT Column Systems North America

Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Information Systems Planning, Telecommunications Management, Hardware Maintenance, Software Updates, Business Plan Construction, Research Coordination, Network Development, Website Design, Technology Assessment, Workflow Analysis, Budget Control, Infor/ERP System Management, IT Helpdesk Management, Information Security, Microsoft Server Proficiency, Negotiating Skills

Industry

Automotive

Description

Description Douglas Autotech Corporation is a world class manufacturer of directional controls for the international vehicle industry. The management and employees of Douglas Autotech Corporation believe the key to acquiring and maintaining world class leadership is through a commitment to provide quality, confidence and customer satisfaction. Providing consumer confidence and customer satisfaction to the buyers of our products requires a commitment to the finest practices in manufacturing, quality, innovation and continuous improvement in everything we do. DAC is Committed To: The Principle of Meeting or Exceeding Customer Expectations Continually Striving for Zero Defects in All Activities 100% On- Time Delivery The Continuing Development of Our Employees Douglas Autotech Corp is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons. It is the Company’s policy to seek and employ the best qualified personnel in all positions, to provide equal opportunity for hiring and advancement for all employees in a manner which will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state and/or federal law. 1 REPORTING RELATIONSHIP Reports to the Director of Finance. 2 PURPOSE 2.1 Function 2.1.1 Manages the planning, evaluation, design, development, and implementation of information systems, and directs telecommunications; 2.2 Authority 2.2.1 From Director of Finance, directs IS function throughout organization. 2.2.2 Manages IT/IS employees. 3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 Ensure the organization uses technology to remain competitive; 3.2 Ensures hardware and software are current, up to date, and support the business; 3.3 Constructs the information services business plan; 3.4 Plan, coordinate and direct research into upgrades and maintenance; 3.5 Direct the work of Information Services Engineers. This includes installation and upgrading of hardware and software, programming and systems design, development of computer networks, and design of website; 3.6 Stays abreast of latest technology to ensure proper information flow throughout the organization; 3.7 Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and deliver them. 3.8 Direct daily operation of department. Analyze work flow, establish priorities, develop standards and set deadlines; 3.9 Review and approve all technology requests. Control budget. 3.10 Other duties as assigned. 4 MEASUREMENTS/COMPETENCIES 4.1 Accomplishment of set goals, including documentation, organization, and timeliness; 4.2 Performance in areas of responsibility (including internal audit performance); 4.3 Problem solving accomplishments; 4.4 Effectiveness of customer support. Requirements 5 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY 5.1 This position manages IS User Support Technicians and IT/IS Administrators. 5.2 Responsible for maintaining all modules of Infor/ERP system software. 5.3 Manages IT Helpdesk. Ensures timely resolution of queries. 5.4 Provides guidance and training on information security process controls, and compliance. Identify and educate on potential risks (cyber, email, and other IT/IS threats). 6 WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. 7 QUALIFICATIONS 7.1 High school diploma or equivalent. 7.2 Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology. 7.3 5 years of manufacturing experience. 7.4 4-5 years of I-Series/AS400 experience, Infor ERP Systems Knowledge preferred. 7.5 Ability to Manage multiple projects at one time. 7.6 Negotiating skills. 7.7 Proficient in Microsoft server and networking. 7.8 Good communication skills, both oral and written. 7.9 Developed leader and trainer; 7.10 Team player and model employee. 8 PHYSICAL DEMANDS 8.1 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 8.2 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to type, file or lift office supplies up to 32 pounds. While performing the responsibilities of the Information Systems Manager’s job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand, sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, talk and hear, to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 9 POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position regularly requires extended hours and possible weekend work. 10 TRAVEL Travel required to other locations, training, or for other work related duties. 11 DISCLAIMER Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 12 AAP/EEO STATEMENT It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training and termination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

Responsibilities

This role manages the planning, evaluation, design, development, and implementation of information systems, directing telecommunications and overseeing the IS function throughout the organization under the Director of Finance. Key duties include ensuring technology competitiveness, maintaining current hardware/software, constructing the IS business plan, and directing Information Services Engineers.