IT Strategy & Plant Operations Leader

Yanfeng; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng seeks a People Leader in IT to align regional IT strategy with business goals, lead plant-level IT teams, and manage budgets. You will drive IT governance, project prioritization, and collaboration across global leadership to optimize costs and ensure secure, reliable operations.

Travel to customer sites and plants is required. The role requires 5–9 years in IT/project management within manufacturing or supply chain, with automotive experience preferred, and a Bachelor's degree or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience.
• 5–9 years in IT/project management in manufacturing or supply chain.
• 1–3 years in automotive industry preferred.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and plants.
• Experience delivering complex, global business applications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional/global leadership to align IT strategy with business goals.
• Consolidate, analyze, and document IT requirements and gaps.
• Review project plans with leadership for approval and funding.
• Serve as single point of contact for IT status and demand management.
• Drive IT cost optimization and economies of scale across region.
• Plan IT resources for start-up facilities and program launches.

Skills

IT Project Management

Manufacturing IT

Supply Chain IT

Budget Management

Leadership & People Management

Stakeholder Communications

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or Supply Chain

Equivalent work experience considered

Tools

ERP systems

Resource Scheduling

Preventative Maintenance Management

Warehouse Management Systems

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Yanfeng seeks a People Leader in IT to align regional IT strategy with business goals, lead plant-level IT teams, and manage budgets. You will drive IT governance, project prioritization, and collaboration across global leadership to optimize costs and ensure secure, reliable operations.

Travel to customer sites and plants is required. The role requires 5–9 years in IT/project management within manufacturing or supply chain, with automotive experience preferred, and a Bachelor's degree or