IT Operations Leader for Manufacturing ERP & Security

J.W. Speaker Corporation; Goldenthal (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

J.W. Speaker Corporation seeks an IT Operations & Systems Reliability leader to oversee daily IT operations across ERP, EDI, and infrastructure. You will manage end-user systems, networks, and core services while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes disaster recovery, cybersecurity in line with NIST, and governance reporting to the CFO. Strong leadership and manufacturing IT experience are required.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of progressive IT experience in manufacturing or industry, including shop-floor systems, production workflows, and operational priorities.
• 3+ years of IT leadership or management experience with direct reports.
• Experience supporting ERP; Infor SyteLine/CSI preferred.
• Hands-on Microsoft SQL Server experience in query writing, database administration, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of VMware, Active Directory, Exchange/Office 365, WAN, and backup and disaster recovery platforms.
• Experience managing EDI and manufacturing integrations, such as MES or APS, preferred.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, preferably NIST, and experience managing multi-site security.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily IT operations across ERP (Syteline/CSI), EDI, the customer portal, infrastructure, networks, and end-user systems.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex Application Services and Infrastructure issues.
• Maintain disaster recovery, business continuity, and backup procedures using Rubrik, and VMware.
• Administer core infrastructure, including Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange, Office 365, WAN, SQL Server, and VMware.
• Coordinate integrations across ERP, EDI, MES, APS, BI, and related manufacturing systems.
• Maintain cybersecurity aligned with NIST standards and coordinate governance and reporting with the CFO.
• Maintain inventory and provisioning standards for approximately 500 endpoint devices.
• Execute the IT budget by tracking spending, coordinating purchase approvals, and reporting costs to the CFO.
• Support multi-site, multi-shift operations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or equivalent experience

3+ years IT leadership or management experience

6-10 years IT experience in manufacturing or industry

Experience supporting ERP (Infor SyteLine/CSI)

Job description

J.W. Speaker Corporation seeks an IT Operations & Systems Reliability leader to oversee daily IT operations across ERP, EDI, and infrastructure. You will manage end-user systems, networks, and core services while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes disaster recovery, cybersecurity in line with NIST, and governance reporting to the CFO. Strong leadership and manufacturing IT experience are required.