Manufacturing IT Leader — ERP, Security & Ops

Hixwood Metal LLC; Junction (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hixwood Metal LLC in Wisconsin seeks an experienced IT Manager to lead information technology operations across manufacturing, inventory, and customer service. You will oversee ERP functionality, data integrity, cybersecurity, and system integration, while guiding projects and vendor partnerships.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on expertise to support ERP, online ordering platforms, and production equipment communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field with 5+ years IT leadership in manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing ERP systems, data integrity, and cybersecurity.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily IT department operations and supervise staff.
• Lead IT projects through lifecycle from requirements to go-live.
• Manage ERP functionality, data integrity, reporting and user access.
• Coordinate with external vendors and MSPs to deliver initiatives.
• Support e-commerce integration and production equipment communication.

Skills

IT leadership

Cybersecurity

ERP systems

SQL reporting

Power BI

Networking

Project management

Cloud technologies

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Microsoft 365

Job description

Hixwood Metal LLC in Wisconsin seeks an experienced IT Manager to lead information technology operations across manufacturing, inventory, and customer service. You will oversee ERP functionality, data integrity, cybersecurity, and system integration, while guiding projects and vendor partnerships.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on expertise to support ERP, online ordering platforms, and production equipment communication.