Manufacturing Information Technology Support Lead

Nippon Seiki; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry seeks an experienced IT Manager to oversee factory IT support teams in the UK and Poland. This role involves managing IT operations, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring system security and infrastructure development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

A pleasant working environment with a strong focus on flexibility and work-life balance

Work with state-of-the-art technologies on the development of premium brand cars

An opportunity to advance your career in a multinational company

Qualifications

• Experience in IT operations, including network and system management.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance standards.
• A valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT support teams in the UK and Poland.
• Develop and implement IT strategies for infrastructure and security.
• Lead IT projects, ensuring smooth integration of new systems.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

IT Operations

Cybersecurity

Education

IT-related degree or certifications (e.g., ITIL preferred)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Azure

VMware

Job description

Job Description

Are you a skilled IT professional with a passion for leadership and problem-solving? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, managing IT teams and driving strategic initiatives? If so, this role is for you! We are looking for an experienced IT Manager to oversee factory IT support teams in the UK and Poland, ensuring seamless operations, system security, and infrastructure development.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping our IT landscape while leading a team of dedicated professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Our Company

Nippon Seiki Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers for the Automotive Industry with an innovative product range in Driver Information Systems. Our passion and goal is to deliver instrument panels and display modules with high quality, readability, and reliability throughout the entire lifecycle of a car.

Being a market leader in high-end Head-Up Display, Nippon Seiki is a benchmark to the industry for middle and high segment automobile brands.

Our 15,000 employees worldwide strive every day to design, develop, and produce high-end product solutions for our customers. Working closely with larger international automotive manufacturers, from the early life stage of new car models to the manufacturing process, we operate at the center of next-generation driver information systems development.

Nippon Seiki (Europe) B.V (NSEU), established in 2002, is a fully owned subsidiary of Nippon Seiki Co. Ltd., based in Nagaoka, Japan. Our European headquarters is located in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. We focus on the European automotive market with engineering sites in Munich, Redditch (UK), and a software development office in Gdansk.

Your Profile

• IT-related degree or certifications (e.g., ITIL preferred)
• Excellent communication and project management abilities
• Experience in IT operations, including network and system management
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure, and VMware
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance standards
• Experience in managing IT budgets and resources
• A valid driving license

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee IT support teams in the UK and Poland
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to IT professionals
• Develop and implement IT strategies for infrastructure and security
• Manage network configurations, cybersecurity, and compliance
• Lead IT projects, ensuring smooth integration of new systems

Our Offer

• Annual salary up to 52,000 pounds
• A pleasant working environment with a strong focus on flexibility and work-life balance
• Work with state-of-the-art technologies on the development of premium brand cars
• An opportunity to advance your career in a multinational company