Global IT/OT Manager - Manufacturing & Ops

Brink-Towing-System; Staphorst; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BrinkTowing Systems, a global manufacturing leader, seeks a hands-on Manager IT / OT to bridge IT and Operations Technology across our sites. You will lead a five-person IT team, manage the budget, align with global IT initiatives, and support manufacturing operations in the Netherlands and worldwide.

In this role you champion secure integration of IT/OT, drive digital transformation on the shop floor, collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, and report to the CFO.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing IT/OT teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on IT/OT expertise with a strong focus on security and operational reliability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that IT and OT are securely integrated and effectively support both our office environment and manufacturing operations.
• Act as the key interface between Manufacturing Engineering, the global IT organization and external technology partners; part of the Staphorst Operations team to ensure strategic direction and clear priorities.
• Lead IT and OT improvement projects, including infrastructure upgrades, system migrations and the implementation of new technologies and provide hands-on technical input for IT, OT, infrastructure, ERP, MES, cybersecurity and service management topics.
• Manage, coach and develop the IT team, setting clear priorities and driving a high-performance culture.
• Translate business and manufacturing requirements into scalable IT/OT solutions aligned with group standards and ensure reliable IT service delivery, governance and alignment with global AL-KO / DexKo standards.
• Manage the IT budget and forecast, while driving continuous improvement across the IT/OT landscape.

Skills

IT/OT leadership

Team leadership

Cybersecurity awareness

Project management

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

BrinkTowing Systems, a global manufacturing leader, seeks a hands-on Manager IT / OT to bridge IT and Operations Technology across our sites. You will lead a five-person IT team, manage the budget, align with global IT initiatives, and support manufacturing operations in the Netherlands and worldwide.

In this role you champion secure integration of IT/OT, drive digital transformation on the shop floor, collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, and report to the CFO.