IT Manager - Manufacturing Ops, Security & Cloud

CFS; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

CFS is seeking an IT Manager to lead multi-site IT operations across our manufacturing environments. You will be responsible for reliable, secure services, budgeting, vendor contracts, and coordinating security initiatives while guiding a growing IT team.

You will oversee help desk, infrastructure, backups, and disaster recovery, ensuring compliance and clear system documentation. This role offers a strong opportunity to drive automation and improve processes in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with IT infrastructure (physical and virtual), backups, and disaster recovery.
• Advanced knowledge of networks, firewalls, wireless systems, and VPNs.
• Administration experience with Microsoft 365 and related technology
• Strong cybersecurity, risk management, access control, and data protection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site IT operations, setting consistent standards for reliable, secure service.
• Manage IT priorities, budgets, vendors, licenses, and contracts aligned with business needs.
• Oversee Help Desk support, escalations, and onboarding/offboarding; resolve complex technical issues and reduce recurring disruptions.
• Maintain servers, networks, cloud systems, access controls, and infrastructure performance; coordinate upgrades, backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Lead cybersecurity policies, security tools, threat response, and employee awareness training; support audits and compliance.
• Partner with leadership to deliver technology projects, automation, and process improvements; maintain clear system documentation.
• Coach and develop the IT team, establishing accountability, cross-training, and a responsive, service-oriented culture.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Disaster recovery

Networking & security

Microsoft 365 admin

Job description

CFS is seeking an IT Manager to lead multi-site IT operations across our manufacturing environments. You will be responsible for reliable, secure services, budgeting, vendor contracts, and coordinating security initiatives while guiding a growing IT team.

You will oversee help desk, infrastructure, backups, and disaster recovery, ensuring compliance and clear system documentation. This role offers a strong opportunity to drive automation and improve processes in a dynamic setting.