Information Technology Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for aspects of Administration and maintenance of the information technology device and system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage ISG departments to ensure cost, delivery and budget targets are being achieved.
• Oversee the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives in each department.
• Establish manpower requirements and departmental budgets for each department.
• Act as Management representative to customer.
• Ensure that safety, plant standards and other guidelines outlined in KMA’s handbook are consistently followed by each department.
• Ensure that coaching/counselling of associates is being conducted in a timely manner within each department.
• Oversee to analyze and solve problems making necessary countermeasures to correct problems for each department.
• Ensure that good housekeeping practices (5S) are always adhered to.
• Play an active role in achieving KCC’s Health and Safety targets/Goals,

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May participate in coaching and counselling of associates with managers and supervisory positions.
• Communicate with KMA, customers, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors when required.
• Attend departmental, interdepartmental, and inter-company meetings.
• Attend training classes and assist in the training of other associates.
• Ensure 5S is maintained.

EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE:

·        Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 

·        5–8 years of progressive experience in IT, manufacturing systems, or ERP environments.

·        3 years of leadership or managerial experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

·        Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.

·        High School Diploma and post secondary education in Business Management

·        Minimum of 5 years management experience in the automotive industry preferably in Plastic Injection Molding.

·        Previous ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 experience.

·        Previous experience overseeing multiple departments in a non-unionized facility.

·        Competent decision-making ability and ability to follow through on concepts.

·        Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

·        Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

·        Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

·        High degree of attention to detail and accuracy.

·        2-3 years experience in computer system administration.

·        Excellent math and computer skills required – knowledge of windows-based software.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000