Plant IT Manager: ERP & Security Lead

The Pivot Group Careers; Montague Township (MI); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Michigan seeks an IT Manager to support manufacturing-focused operations in the Montague area. This role centers on technology infrastructure and business operations support across local plants.

You will oversee cybersecurity, shop-floor hardware, ERP/MES support, and budget planning while leading a small IT team and coordinating with vendors. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in IT support or administration, with experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems used in production environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices and backup/recovery.
• Experience supervising staff or leading projects.
• Bachelor degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead a small IT team and coordinate outside vendors.

Skills

Cybersecurity practices

ERP systems

Networking

Windows Server environments

Staff leadership

Budgeting & procurement

Vendor coordination

Manufacturing IT knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree in information technology or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

SCADA

Windows Server

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers in Michigan seeks an IT Manager to support manufacturing-focused operations in the Montague area. This role centers on technology infrastructure and business operations support across local plants.

You will oversee cybersecurity, shop-floor hardware, ERP/MES support, and budget planning while leading a small IT team and coordinating with vendors. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.