IT Systems Manager: AI & Automation for Manufacturing

LeClaire Manufacturing Co; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LeClaire Manufacturing Co. in Bettendorf, IA, is seeking an IT Systems Manager to design, secure, and operate its IT and network infrastructure, and to advance AI and automation across plant and business operations.

This hands-on role requires independence, weekend/on-call support, and a focus on security, compliance (CMMC), and vendor management, with opportunities to lead IT initiatives and cost-effective tech upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or CS or 5+ years hands-on IT experience.
• Experience applying AI and automation to business/operational problems.
• Strong network administration across VLANs, subnets, switches, firewalls, DNS/DHCP, VPNs, Wi‑Fi, and remote connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Design, secure, and maintain IT network and infrastructure.
• Administer Microsoft 365 (users, licensing, email, Teams, SharePoint) and Windows AD/Entra.
• Build and maintain PCs, servers, VM hosts, and virtual machines.
• Manage ERP system customizations, automation, and reporting.
• Maintain security and compliance posture (CMMC readiness).
• Oversee IT contracts and vendor relationships.
• Troubleshoot outages and restore service promptly.

Skills

Network administration

AI and automation tools

Microsoft 365 / AD / Entra

VMs / virtualization

Security & compliance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or 5+ years hands-on IT experience

Tools

VMware/Hyper-V

ERP software

Job description

LeClaire Manufacturing Co. in Bettendorf, IA, is seeking an IT Systems Manager to design, secure, and operate its IT and network infrastructure, and to advance AI and automation across plant and business operations.

This hands-on role requires independence, weekend/on-call support, and a focus on security, compliance (CMMC), and vendor management, with opportunities to lead IT initiatives and cost-effective tech upgrades.