IT Supervisor

Yanfeng; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking an IT Supervisor to oversee IT and MES staff, support plant staff, and manage regional/global IT relationships. The role reports to the IT Manager and focuses on coordinating day-to-day IT operations, defining requirements, and delivering practical technology solutions to support plant operations and customer needs.

The position requires extensive IT/MES experience in manufacturing, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead a diverse team across regions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT/MES experience across manufacturing and supply-chain domains.
• 3-5 years of automotive industry experience.
• Willingness to travel and work at customer sites including industrial plants.
• Proven project management experience implementing complex, global business applications in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Guide regional IT strategy alignment with business objectives.
• Consolidate and document IT requirements across regions and plants.
• Review project plans with leadership and secure approvals/funding.
• Leverage IT economies of scale and drive cost optimization.
• Manage and coach IT professionals and MES engineers.

Skills

IT leadership

Project management

Manufacturing & SCM

Budget management

Global/remote collaborations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/MIS/Engineering/SCM

Tools

ERP

MES

WMS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The IT Supervisor supervises IT and MES staff, supports plant staff and regional/global IT relationships. Reports to IT Manager. Supervisor to coordinate, day to day operations, duties and schedules of IT professionals and MES engineers, ensuring proper plant and customer support. Areas of responsibility include the complete environment of information systems, MES systems, telecommunications activities, including determining user requirements, recommending practical solutions, and participate in company-wide efforts to improve the effective use of technology.

Summary

The IT Supervisor supervises IT and MES staff, supports plant staff and regional/global IT relationships. Reports to IT Manager. Supervisor to coordinate, day to day operations, duties and schedules of IT professionals and MES engineers, ensuring proper plant and customer support. Areas of responsibility include the complete environment of information systems, MES systems, telecommunications activities, including determining user requirements, recommending practical solutions, and participate in company-wide efforts to improve the effective use of technology.

Supervisory Capacity: Direct Reports: 1-5

Essential Functions

• Partner with Regional Leadership teams to ensure the IT Strategy supports and is in alignment with the regional/global operational business strategy.
• Consolidate, analyze, prioritize (based on business returns), understand and document Regional and Plant IT requirements and gaps in pursuit of solutions.
• Consult with Leadership team to review project plans and to obtain project approval & funding.
• Leverage IT economies of scale across the region; deliver IT best practices, and aggressively drives cost optimization efforts.
• Manage a team of employees; responsibilities may include hiring, terminations, performance, goal setting and coaching team members.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to plant management regarding plant IT staff in defining IT position responsibilities, recruitment, staff development, career planning, compensation definition, training, and performance appraisals.
• Lead and mentor Plant IT Staff to successful support of plant operations measured by timeliness, budget performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure and document adherence to standard technologies, policies, security, and Business Operating System (BOS) processes throughout the Business Unit.

Specific Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Level Degree || Area of Study: Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management field, or similar.

• Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ Minimum Years of Experience with one or more of the following: IT, Extensive implementation experience in It Project Management, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, including; ERP, Resource Scheduling, Preventative Maintenance Management, Warehouse Management, Quality Management, and/or MES.
• 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Proven project management experience in the implementation of complex, integrated, global business applications in a discrete/repetitive manufacturing environment.
• Experience delivering projects in a manufacturing environment and comfortable in an international setting.
• Demonstrated experience in budgetary management.
• Experience with IT lifestyle methodologies.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent team building and end user relationship skills.
• Highly proficient in communicating and coordinating information technology solutions that aggressively support business objectives.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead a diverse team of IT professionals.
• Decisive leadership with ability to drive multi-functional business teams in resolving conflict, achieving consensus and reaching timely agreement on common best practices and solutions.

About Us

Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.

In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.

Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.

About The Team

ABOUT THE TEAM

Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!