IT Manager

Job Title

IT Manager

Grand Haven, MI

Full-Time / Permanent

$100,000-$120,000

Health Insurance, 3+ weeks PTO, 401k, Tuition Reimbursement

This hands‑on IT Manager role oversees all technology operations for a manufacturing environment. This position blends tactical support with strategic oversight and requires an individual comfortable working on the plant floor, managing infrastructure, and executing continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead the IT function in alignment with organizational policies and operational goals.
• Train and develop IT staff; manage performance and corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee departmental goals, budgets, vendor relationships, and technology roadmaps.
• Communicate system status, project progress, and key metrics to leadership.
• Design and implement systems that connect production equipment, sensors, and legacy machines to capture real‑time operating data.
• Ensure system uptime, performance, and integration between manufacturing and business environments.
• Evaluate and deploy new technologies that enhance connectivity, data collection, and efficiency.
• Plan, design, and maintain IT infrastructure including networks, servers, virtualization platforms, cloud services, and enterprise applications.
• Ensure secure and reliable operations across all locations.
• Oversee backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity programs.
• Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies addressing threats, vulnerabilities, incidents, and data protection requirements.
• Provide hands‑on support across office and manufacturing environments, serving as the escalation point for the System Administrator.

• Prior IT leadership or management experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong background in IT infrastructure, networking (LAN/WAN/VPN), virtualization, Windows Server Management, Active Directory, and cloud technologies.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and integrating manufacturing equipment with business systems.
• Familiarity with MES, automation systems, industrial networks, and IoT devices.
• Understanding of SQL servers and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Comfortable working on the production floor when needed (e.g., pulling cable, troubleshooting equipment).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with leadership and cross‑functional teams.

• IT certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft certifications, or CISSP.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.