Manufacturing IT Manager: Lead Plant Systems & ERP

The Pivot Group Careers; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Kentwood, MI is seeking an IT Manager to lead a small IT team, manage shop-floor systems, and oversee cybersecurity and budget planning.

Opportunities exist with manufacturing firms in Kentwood and surrounding Kent County, with emphasis on uptime, ERP, and plant-floor IT support. The role suits candidates with 5+ years in IT, manufacturing experience, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
• Five or more years in IT support or administration, with some in manufacturing.
• Experience supervising staff or leading projects.
• Understanding of cybersecurity practices and backup and recovery.
• Experience with ERP systems used in production environments.
• Working knowledge of network administration and Windows server environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small IT team and coordinate outside vendors.
• Maintain cybersecurity controls and backup procedures.
• Support shop floor hardware including barcode scanners and terminals.
• Plan and manage the IT budget and equipment purchases.
• Troubleshoot system outages and reduce production downtime.
• Document procedures and train staff on systems and security.
• Oversee daily operation of servers, networks, and plant floor systems.
• Manage ERP and manufacturing execution system support and upgrades.

Skills

Staff supervision

Cybersecurity basics

Manufacturing IT

Network administration

Windows Server

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science

Tools

ERP systems

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

Microsoft Certifications

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Kentwood, MI is seeking an IT Manager to lead a small IT team, manage shop-floor systems, and oversee cybersecurity and budget planning.

Opportunities exist with manufacturing firms in Kentwood and surrounding Kent County, with emphasis on uptime, ERP, and plant-floor IT support. The role suits candidates with 5+ years in IT, manufacturing experience, and strong leadership.