Plant IT Manager - Ohio Assembly Plant

Ford; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Flexible family care

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Avon Lake, OH is seeking a Plant IT Manager for OHAP to lead all on-site IT applications and infrastructure. You will manage Windows servers, hardware, help desk, network and security, guiding a multi-shift manufacturing IT team in complex production environments.

You will drive IT initiatives for New Model Programs, upgrades, IIoT and end-user productivity, ensuring production continuity and strong cyber security practices while collaborating with plant operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related OR a combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of overall IT experience.
• 3+ years of IT leadership experience.
• Manufacturing experience is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Run and Protect all IT services at the site, including data centers, network equipment, servers, PCs, mobile devices, and applications.
• Support plant floor equipment throughout the facility (plant floor, overhead conveyors, in steel).
• Align plant and business for production changes/updates/outages.
• Support major business and IT initiatives such as New Model Program launches, hardware/infrastructure/application upgrades, IIOT and end user productivity launches.

Skills

IT leadership

Manufacturing IT

Cyber security initiatives

Project management

People leadership

Networking

Windows Server

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

SharePoint

Cisco networking

Windows Server

VMware ESX

Job description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world — together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

In this position...

The Plant IT Manager at OHAP is responsible for all IT applications and services on‑site, including planning, implementation and support of all IT systems and physical infrastructure. This position requires a solid working knowledge of Windows server, Server hardware support, Windows Client support, Help desk, Cisco Network support, project management and superb people skills. OHAP runs a multiple‑shift operation building Ford Super Duty chassis‑cab trucks and E‑Series cutaway and stripped‑chassis vans as well as F‑650/750 Medium Duty Trucks. The demanding and highly visible position requires strong leadership and technical skills, off‑hour, weekend, and holiday coverage as required by the business needs.

What you’ll do...

“Run and Protect” all IT services at the site, including data centers, network equipment, servers, PCs, mobile devices, and applications. These devices include UPS, Power Distribution Units, fire alarm systems, Cisco switches/routers, load balancers, access points, locate sensors, Windows/Linux servers, ESX servers, Windows/Mac OS devices, DXDs, Process Control Boards, Cisco IP/iphone/android phones along with off the shelf, Ford, and some local applications.

Support plant floor equipment throughout the facility (plant floor, overhead conveyors, in steel), outbuildings and in remote lots where applicable.

Align plant and business for production changes/updates/outages. Ensure parties understand timing/impact.

Support major business and IT initiatives such as New Model Program launches, hardware/infrastructure/application upgrades, facility changes, IIOT and end user productivity launches. Develop plans to meet critical timing, rollout/rollback/contingency plans and minimize any impact to production

Knowledge of:

• Wireless networks and ability to assist in troubleshooting WiFi/Bluetooth issues.
• Plant networks: OA, MPN and CPN.
• ACLs and PLCs.
• Virus protection software: Symantec, FireEye, and Data Center Security
• SharePoint to manage and assist plant with sites and to ensure security compliance.

You’ll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related OR a combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of overall IT experience.
  • Strong understanding of IT systems and be comfortable working with a variety of hardware and software applications.
  • Participate in cyber security initiatives including remediation of cyber issues
  • Functional Business Knowledge of Manufacturing, MP&L, IT
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and applications and adjust to business needs
  • Motivated self-starter
  • Identifying, investigating & solving problems without supervision
• 3+ years of IT leadership experience.
  • Manage development of self and team, including technical, leadership skill development and goal setting, and building team succession plans
  • Create and cultivate a safe and inclusive environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels (LL+ to PS) within IT, business, vendors, and union‑represented resources.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all actions
  • Ability to balance numerous projects and requests
  • Ability to drive to root cause and work to develop monitoring/preventative measures
  • People Leadership – Mentoring, advising, work assignments
  • Work efficiently and effectively with diverse, cross functional teams under stressful circumstances
• Manufacturing experience is strongly desired.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

This position is Leadership Level 6 | $115,500 - $218,100

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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