IT Infrastructure Manager

Overview

Role

Summary:

An IT Infrastructure Manager at Mac Lean-Fogg is responsible for leading a team of IT professionals dedicated to supporting, optimizing, and transforming the organization’s IT infrastructure. This role involves crafting and executing strategic IT initiatives that align with business objectives, with a strong focus on systems architecture, digital transformation, operational excellence, and security. The IT Infrastructure Manager will utilize their deep expertise in IT infrastructure, particularly in a manufacturing environment, to drive projects that enhance system stability, scalability, and security.

• Develop and execute IT infrastructure strategies that align with organizational objectives, focusing on digital transformation and operational efficiency
• Drive innovation and modernization initiatives, identifying and implementing emerging technologies to enhance business capabilities and competitive advantage
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure IT strategies are effectively integrated into the organization’s overall business plan, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Design and implement robust, scalable IT systems architecture to support manufacturing operations and business processes, ensuring high performance and adaptability
• Lead efforts to optimize infrastructure resources, increasing system efficiency, reliability, and security to support growing organizational needs
• Oversee and enforce infrastructure security protocols, managing and mitigating risk while ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IT professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture that encourages professional growth
• Provide guidance and support to team members, promoting continuous skill development, technical excellence, and leadership capabilities
• Conduct regular performance reviews, setting clear expectations and goals for team members, and identifying opportunities for individual and team improvement
• Oversee daily IT infrastructure operations, ensuring stable, secure, and scalable systems across the organization
• Implement and monitor infrastructure performance metrics, proactively addressing issues to maintain high levels of system availability and reliability
• Develop and uphold best practices for system maintenance, network management, and security, ensuring optimal system health and functionality
• Lead IT infrastructure projects from initiation through completion, establishing clear project objectives, timelines, and milestones
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, finance, and other business units, to deliver projects that meet or exceed expectations on time and within budget
• Apply advanced project management principles to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and mitigate risks, ensuring successful project execution and alignment with business goals
• Evaluate and manage relationships with technology vendors, negotiating contracts to ensure cost-effective, high-quality service delivery
• Assess vendor performance regularly, ensuring service levels meet organizational standards and identifying opportunities for improved vendor collaboration and value
• Foster strategic partnerships with key technology providers to stay informed on advancements and align solutions with the organization’s infrastructure needs
• Lead IT infrastructure integration efforts during mergers, acquisitions, or other transitions, ensuring smooth transitions and system compatibility
• Develop and implement plans for system consolidation, data migration, and process integration, reducing disruption and maximizing operational efficiency
• Coordinate closely with stakeholders to manage integration challenges and ensure seamless alignment with existing infrastructure
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, maintaining a proactive approach to security, environmental, and quality protocols
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation for all infrastructure changes, upgrades, and configurations to support knowledge transfer, compliance, and audit readiness
• Promote 5S standards within the…