What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing IT Lead position at North Point Technology?
Job Description
The Manufacturing IT Lead is a hands-on role responsible for bridging plant operations, manufacturing systems, and enterprise technology. This position focuses on ensuring that technology deployed in manufacturing environments supports real production needs and operates reliably on the factory floor. The Manufacturing IT Lead works closely with plant leadership, controls engineers, SAP teams, and vendors to translate operational requirements into technical execution.
This role is ideal for someone who understands manufacturing workflows and enjoys being involved directly in plant activities rather than operating solely from a corporate IT environment.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary IT point of contact for assigned manufacturing plants
Support and enhance SAP and non SAP manufacturing systems used on the shop floor
Work directly with plant operations, engineering, and maintenance teams
Lead and coordinate manufacturing technology initiatives and small delivery teams
Troubleshoot system and integration issues impacting production
Support system rollouts, upgrades, and new line implementations
Document plant technology architecture and system dependencies
Ensure solutions are practical, maintainable, and aligned with plant realities
Required Qualifications
Experience working directly in manufacturing plant environments
Experience supporting manufacturing systems and plant floor technologies
Understanding of production workflows and factory operations
Ability to work hands on with plant personnel and vendors
North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.
At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.
Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!
For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.
The Manufacturing IT Lead is a hands-on role responsible for bridging plant operations, manufacturing systems, and enterprise technology. This position focuses on ensuring that technology deployed in manufacturing environments supports real production needs and operates reliably on the factory floor. The Manufacturing IT Lead works closely with plant leadership, controls engineers, SAP teams, and vendors to translate operational requirements into technical execution.
This role is ideal for someone who understands manufacturing workflows and enjoys being involved directly in plant activities rather than operating solely from a corporate IT environment.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary IT point of contact for assigned manufacturing plants
Support and enhance SAP and non SAP manufacturing systems used on the shop floor
Work directly with plant operations, engineering, and maintenance teams
Lead and coordinate manufacturing technology initiatives and small delivery teams
Troubleshoot system and integration issues impacting production
Support system rollouts, upgrades, and new line implementations
Document plant technology architecture and system dependencies
Ensure solutions are practical, maintainable, and aligned with plant realities
Required Qualifications
Experience working directly in manufacturing plant environments
Experience supporting manufacturing systems and plant floor technologies
Understanding of production workflows and factory operations
Ability to work hands on with plant personnel and vendors
North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.
At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.
Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!
For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.
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