IT Manager (Manufacturing company - ERP, infra & basic programming) (ID: 686553)

PERSOL; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Penang is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead the IT team and oversee operations related to networking, server management, and ERP systems. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in IT and a minimum of 8 years' experience in the manufacturing sector, with strong analytical skills and a proven track record in problem-solving. Join us to ensure operational efficiency and effective team development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of working experience in a manufacturing company with ERP exposure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT team in analyzing and recommending improvements to IT infrastructure.
• Liaise and negotiate with vendors for project implementations.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team leadership

Education

Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft AX system

Globodox

Job description

IT Manager (Manufacturing company - ERP, infra & basic programming) (ID: 686553)

Lead IT team in analyzing and recommending improvements to the overall operational efficiencies of IT infrastructure (Network, Server, Cloud Systems, Storage, Backup, etc.)

To ensure IT infrastructure ready to support current and future business requirements.

Lead IT team to ensure proactively addressing user requests, identify and troubleshoot problems, and provide timely advice to meet user requirements, ensuring smooth operation of end-user systems and their availability.

Oversee daily monitoring, patch updates, configuration reviews, and hardware replacements as necessary to maintain infrastructure health and performance.

Liaise and negotiate with vendors to ensure all projects, services, and tasks are implemented according to agreed time frame, specifications and costing.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system manuals, workflow processes, procedures, and guidelines in line with established SOPs.

Ensure timely completion of new equipment setups or configuration changes according to maintenance schedules or recommended updates.

Conduct effective Program and System Integration Testing, gathering feedback and validating revisions, ensuring systems meet operational requirements.

Support ERP system (Microsoft AX system) and document management software (Globodox) for production related procedures, ensuring compliance and alignment with quality standards.

Assist all areas of IT infrastructure for continuous and smooth operations within the IT department.

Mentor and develop the IT team to enhance their technical skills and promote effective teamwork, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Perform additional tasks or assignments as directed by management, adapting to evolving business needs.

• Lead IT team in analyzing and recommending improvements to the overall operational efficiencies of IT infrastructure (Network, Server, Cloud Systems, Storage, Backup, etc.)
• To ensure IT infrastructure ready to support current and future business requirements.
• Lead IT team to ensure proactively addressing user requests, identify and troubleshoot problems, and provide timely advice to meet user requirements, ensuring smooth operation of end-user systems and their availability.
• Oversee daily monitoring, patch updates, configuration reviews, and hardware replacements as necessary to maintain infrastructure health and performance.
• Liaise and negotiate with vendors to ensure all projects, services, and tasks are implemented according to agreed time frame, specifications and costing.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system manuals, workflow processes, procedures, and guidelines in line with established SOPs.
• Ensure timely completion of new equipment setups or configuration changes according to maintenance schedules or recommended updates.
• Conduct effective Program and System Integration Testing, gathering feedback and validating revisions, ensuring systems meet operational requirements.
• Support ERP system (Microsoft AX system) and document management software (Globodox) for production related procedures, ensuring compliance and alignment with quality standards.
• Assist all areas of IT infrastructure for continuous and smooth operations within the IT department.
• Mentor and develop the IT team to enhance their technical skills and promote effective teamwork, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Perform additional tasks or assignments as directed by management, adapting to evolving business needs.

Minimum Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with professional IT certifications being a plus.

Minimum 8 years of working experience in a manufacturing company, with relevant exposure to ERP systems in the field.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of diagnosing and resolving software and hardware issues in a manufacturing context.