IT MANAGER

Overview

Embed Tek is a Waukesha, Wisconsin-based firm that designs and manufactures embedded systems and develops software for OEMs. These systems include deeply embedded computer systems, liquid crystal display (LCD) based products, industrial and factory floor computers, industrial I/O & power control and board level component subsystems. Embed Tek provides creative solutions that help our customers become market leaders in their specific field.

We become an extension of our customers’ R&D department and develop a thorough understanding of short and long-term needs. This allows our customers to produce products that will take the lead and stay ahead of the competition.

The Information Technology function is critical to the Company’s success in providing quality products to our customers in a timely fashion. The IT Manager role is critical to Embed Tek’s growth strategy. Embed Tek has made strategic investments in the IT function to enable IT to be a long-term competitive advantage for the Company.

This position provides an opportunity to participate in the early stages of a growing business and to build a customer-focused manufacturing environment in support of the company’s strategic growth.

• Define and execute the strategic direction of all information processing and communication systems and operations enabling the IT function to be a competitive advantage.
• Lead the continued use of new areas and development of the Epicor ERP platform to achieve strategic objectives.
• Create and support various data queries and tools to support the needs of the business.
• Direct, plan, execute all information system activities of the company.
• Manage the hardware and infrastructure needs of the company, including clients, servers, network, internet, email, phones, customer portal, etc.
• Identify and scope opportunities to drive business improvement(s) through use of IT and process development. Collaborate with other leaders in the business to this end.
• Engage with customers to scope opportunities to utilize IT to add value and drive closer relationships between companies.
• Prepare budget recommendations for the information technology operating and capital budgets.
• Analyze operations data and institute procedural changes where warranted to effect cost reduction through more efficient systems, operations, and schedules.
• This position has supervisory responsibilities for the information technology staff.