Information Technology Manager

Northern Engraving; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing organization in Onalaska is seeking an IT Manager to oversee day-to-day IT operations and technology direction. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of IT leadership experience, strong skills in Windows Server, Active Directory, and VMware, and a proven track record supporting ERP systems. Responsibilities include leading a small IT team, managing system reliability, and driving cybersecurity practices. This hands-on role requires close collaboration with operations and business leaders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT leadership or management experience is required.
• Strong hands-on background with Windows Server, Active Directory, and VMware.
• Experience supporting ERP systems in a manufacturing or operational environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and set priorities for the IT team.
• Own ERP, infrastructure, and end-user environments.
• Manage virtualization, servers, backups, and system reliability.
• Drive cybersecurity standards, policies, and best practices.

Skills

IT leadership

Windows Server

Active Directory

VMware

ERP systems

Networking

Security

Disaster recovery

Tools

Citrix VDI

Veeam

Job description

What you’ll need to be successful:

• 5+ years of IT leadership or management experience (REQUIRED)
• Strong hands‑on background with Windows Server, Active Directory, and VMware
• Experience supporting ERP systems in a manufacturing or operational environment (REQUIRED)
• Solid understanding of networking, security, backups, and disaster recovery
• Ability to lead a small IT team while remaining technically involved
• Comfortable working on‑site and partnering closely with operations and business leaders

About the role:

This is a hands‑on IT leadership role overseeing day‑to‑day IT operations and the overall technology direction for a manufacturing‑focused organization. The IT Manager will own core systems, guide infrastructure and security efforts, and ensure technology reliably supports the business.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, coach, and set priorities for the IT team
• Own ERP, infrastructure, and end‑user environments
• Manage virtualization, servers, backups, and system reliability
• Drive cybersecurity standards, policies, and best practices
• Lead system upgrades, migrations, and improvement initiatives
• Partner with operations and leadership to support manufacturing needs

Technology environment includes:

• Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware
• Citrix VDI and endpoint computing
• Backup and recovery solutions (Veeam)
• Manufacturing systems and labeling platforms