PURPOSE:
Westrafo America is the first US-based facility specializing in the design and manufacturing of high-quality transformers. We are committed to excellence and are looking to expand our team with dedicated professionals who share our passion for electrical engineering and manufacturing.
We are seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead the information technology function at our growing manufacturing facility in Trotwood, OH. This is an exciting opportunity to further develop and manage the site's IT infrastructure, systems, and support services in alignment with corporate standards and production needs. The ideal candidate will be both hands-on and strategic, ensuring all systems are reliable, secure, efficient, and scalable to support the company's continued growth.
Duties:
- Plan, implement, and manage IT infrastructure for a new facility, including servers, networks, and plant-floor systems.
- Ensure seamless integration of manufacturing execution systems, ERP systems, and other digital operation tools.
- Manage and support end-user computing, help desk operations, and IT assets.
- Oversee cybersecurity measures and ensure data integrity and compliance with corporate policies.
- Collaborate with the Italian IT team to align local systems with global initiatives.
- Develop SOPs, disaster recovery plans, and IT support documentation.
- Source and manage relationships with external vendors and service providers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 5+ years of IT experience, including at least 2 years in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Proven experience setting up or managing IT infrastructure in a greenfield or startup facility preferred.
- Strong knowledge of networking, server administration, cybersecurity, and system integrations.
- Familiarity with SAP and other industrial control systems.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to work on-site full-time and provide after-hours support as needed.