Provide Information Technology (IT) coordination, leadership, and support to the respectiveplant team in the pursuit of exceeding internal and external customer expectations; to deliver and support best-in-class, value-added business systems and process, and to maximize cost reductions/avoidance opportunities utilizing information technology.

 

Responsibilities

Primary IT support resources for PC/Server, ERP, and shop-floor systems; analyze system issues and provide solutions; escalates system issues to Regional IT Manager or to Global/Regional IT teams  Responsible for the daily operation of computer systems includingsystem administration, security, process adherence and documentation equipment installation and system backup; installation and maintenance of equipment, application and o/s upgrades, patches, and new releases  Develop the Plant IT Operating Plan; provide input into the Plant ProfitPlan regarding IT expense and capital requirements  Achieve Plant and designated Regional IT operating goals and key performance metrics  Consult with Regional IT leadership teams to review project plans and to obtain project approval and funding  Providekey plant IT contact for internal and external YFAI customers  Ensure company IT activities are communicated in a timely fashion to the plant leaders and both local and regional IT staff  Serve as the key Plant IT representative on new program teams: responsible for the creation of IT Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) and subsequent approval for funding  Review all plant IT related CARs and expenses   Act as project manager for IT initiatives within the facility.   Responsible for ensuring adherence to strategic YFAI IT initiatives, standard technologies, policies, security, and Business Operating System (BOS) processes through the plant.  Responsible for promoting a safe work environment and preventing injuries using, but not limited to, 5S, job rotation, and ergonomic work practices; safety auditing, tracking of audit closure, participating in incident reviews along with writing or assisting in the 8D process and aiding in corrective action closure; communication of safety information as necessary and participation in safety meetings and activities is also required  Consult with plant leadership team regarding IT related education and training requirements forPlant Personnel. Leverage IT economies of scale across the plant, delivers IT best practices, and aggressively drives out cost.

 

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree. Area of Study: Computer Science, or similar

 Work Experience

2-5+ Years of Experience with It or related experience. 1-3+ Years of Experience within the automotive industry Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces. 2+ Years of experience in supporting Local Area Networks (LANS) and associated equipment. Outstanding PC/Server hardware and software experience including Microsoft Office, windows operatingsystem Solid leadership and project management experience in successfully leading simultaneous IT projects. Excellent leadership, communication and team development skills. Customer support experience coupled with hardware, software, and network support. Experience in supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.