IT Manager: hands on IT engineer / admin + team mgmt (Win / VMware / security / networking / IT provisioning for ERP)
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THIS JOB IS FULLY ONSITE IN SUN VALLEY, CA. THE ROLE REQUIRES 10% TRAVEL TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS (INCLUDING OUTSIDE OF CA).
KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for an IT Manager: hands on IT engineer / admin + team mgmt (Win / VMware / security / networking / IT provisioning for ERP)
We are committed to leveraging technology to enhance our manufacturing processes and improve operational efficiencies. This has created a fantastic career growth opportunity for an Information technology Manager who will be a key contributor in supporting our branches and operations as we scale. The IT Manager will oversee the information technology strategy, infrastructure, and systems to support our manufacturing operations. This role will be crucial in ensuring the seamless integration of technology within our production processes and enhancing overall productivity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the company's goals, focusing on automation, data management, and technology upgrades.
- Infrastructure Management / Support (Hands on): Oversee the maintenance and optimization of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and telecommunications systems to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance. Implement scalability techniques for scaling up and scaling down while ensuring security procedures are adhered to.
- System Administration: Manage and support enterprise software systems (e.g., ERP, MES) and ensure they meet manufacturing and operational needs.
- Cybersecurity Management: Implement and monitor security protocols to protect sensitive data and industrial control systems from cyber threats.
- Technical Support: Lead the IT support team to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues for end-users in the manufacturing environment.
- Vendor Management: Select and manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality services and products.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage the IT budget, providing cost-effective solutions and recommendations for technology investments.
- Training and Development: Recruit, train, and mentor IT staff, promoting professional development and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Cloud System Administration: Manage and optimize on-premises and cloud resources; construct and maintain scripts (mainly PowerShell) to facilitate user account provisioning and ensure scripts adhere to industry standards; create and update scripts for deploying and removing AWS, Azure cloud environments and resources; Identify, recommend, coordinate, and implement cost optimization possibilities for cloud resources and other managed SaaS systems that have been approved.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain) to ensure IT initiatives align with manufacturing goals and enhance operational efficiency.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is a plus / preferred; a Master's degree is a plus.
- Relevant certifications are a plus.
- Proven experience (5+ years) of hands on IT management, preferably within a manufacturing or DC/Fulfillment environment.
- Experience managing a technical team to include creation of an on-call schedule (that you would also participate in)
- Strong vendor management experience
- Experience provisioning infrastructure to support ERP for supply chain &/or manufacturing
- Hands on IT engineering / administration to include:
- MS 365 / Active Directory / Entra ID
- Windows Server
- VMware eSX / vSphere
- Veeam (or another backup solution)
- MFA / SSO (any tool welcome)
- MDM (any tool welcome)
- Securing an environment per infosec requirements
- Basic network routers / switches / firewalls (any tech welcome)
- VOIP
- Strong documentation experience
- Experience with cloud (especially moving on-prem IT to the cloud) is a big plus
- Experience in a start-up environment, creating processes from scratch.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and other relevant software solutions.
- Experience with IT infrastructure management, including networking, server administration, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Capability to provide after-hours support to identify and resolve issues relating to accessing corporate IT-managed resources.
- Capability to design and implement dependable and scalable solutions to meet desired functionality, as well as to establish and manage all continuity requirements to support disaster recovery.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Project management experience is a plus, with knowledge of methodologies like Agile or Lean.
Compensation depends on experience but is typically up to $100-130K
ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
Report this job THIS JOB IS FULLY ONSITE IN SUN VALLEY, CA. THE ROLE REQUIRES 10% TRAVEL TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS (INCLUDING OUTSIDE OF CA).
KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for an IT Manager: hands on IT engineer / admin + team mgmt (Win / VMware / security / networking / IT provisioning for ERP)
We are committed to leveraging technology to enhance our manufacturing processes and improve operational efficiencies. This has created a fantastic career growth opportunity for an Information technology Manager who will be a key contributor in supporting our branches and operations as we scale. The IT Manager will oversee the information technology strategy, infrastructure, and systems to support our manufacturing operations. This role will be crucial in ensuring the seamless integration of technology within our production processes and enhancing overall productivity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the company's goals, focusing on automation, data management, and technology upgrades.
- Infrastructure Management / Support (Hands on): Oversee the maintenance and optimization of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and telecommunications systems to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance. Implement scalability techniques for scaling up and scaling down while ensuring security procedures are adhered to.
- System Administration: Manage and support enterprise software systems (e.g., ERP, MES) and ensure they meet manufacturing and operational needs.
- Cybersecurity Management: Implement and monitor security protocols to protect sensitive data and industrial control systems from cyber threats.
- Technical Support: Lead the IT support team to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues for end-users in the manufacturing environment.
- Vendor Management: Select and manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality services and products.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage the IT budget, providing cost-effective solutions and recommendations for technology investments.
- Training and Development: Recruit, train, and mentor IT staff, promoting professional development and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Cloud System Administration: Manage and optimize on-premises and cloud resources; construct and maintain scripts (mainly PowerShell) to facilitate user account provisioning and ensure scripts adhere to industry standards; create and update scripts for deploying and removing AWS, Azure cloud environments and resources; Identify, recommend, coordinate, and implement cost optimization possibilities for cloud resources and other managed SaaS systems that have been approved.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain) to ensure IT initiatives align with manufacturing goals and enhance operational efficiency.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is a plus / preferred; a Master's degree is a plus.
- Relevant certifications are a plus.
- Proven experience (5+ years) of hands on IT management, preferably within a manufacturing or DC/Fulfillment environment.
- Experience managing a technical team to include creation of an on-call schedule (that you would also participate in)
- Strong vendor management experience
- Experience provisioning infrastructure to support ERP for supply chain &/or manufacturing
- Hands on IT engineering / administration to include:
- MS 365 / Active Directory / Entra ID
- Windows Server
- VMware eSX / vSphere
- Veeam (or another backup solution)
- MFA / SSO (any tool welcome)
- MDM (any tool welcome)
- Securing an environment per infosec requirements
- Basic network routers / switches / firewalls (any tech welcome)
- VOIP
- Strong documentation experience
- Experience with cloud (especially moving on-prem IT to the cloud) is a big plus
- Experience in a start-up environment, creating processes from scratch.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and other relevant software solutions.
- Experience with IT infrastructure management, including networking, server administration, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Capability to provide after-hours support to identify and resolve issues relating to accessing corporate IT-managed resources.
- Capability to design and implement dependable and scalable solutions to meet desired functionality, as well as to establish and manage all continuity requirements to support disaster recovery.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Project management experience is a plus, with knowledge of methodologies like Agile or Lean.
Compensation depends on experience but is typically up to $100-130K
ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
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