IT Manager

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Manage and coordinate all IT activities for the plant and ensures plant IT strategy is in accordance with the BA IT
• Translate plant IT strategy into action plans and ensure implementation
• Ensure the achievement of IT targets according to internal and external customer expectations
• Manage the budget and forecast of IT cost centers and control investments for IT equipment (e.g. servers, network infrastructure, software, etc.), manages department KPI's
• Initiate and implement continuous improvement activities and projects
• Ensure the development of the IT team
• Coordinate with external and internal IT suppliers (e.g. SLA contract monitoring, purchasing, etc.) operating local plant IT infrastructure according to standards to ensure optimal local service provisioning
• Ensure operation, support and maintenance of plant IT infrastructure (software, clients and servers, IT service desk, desktop, server and mail service management, network and other physical equipment as e.g. printers, scanners, etc.) according to standards and implement a contingency plan

THE ENVIRONMENT

• This role is within a climate-controlled facility.
• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as safety glasses, steel or composite toe shoes, and in limited cases hearing protection.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Education:Bachelor's Degree in Information/Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent

• Experience: 5+ years IT experience

• Technical Skills:

• Expert: IT systems and infrastructure (e.g. SAP, Microsoft Office 365, Windows 11, Windows Server, Camera systems)

• Advanced: Project management skills, tools and techniques; Problem solving and decision making tools and techniques; Communication techniques (incl. presentation, change management, negotiation and conflict resolution techniques)

• Basic: Manufacturing related technologies, systems, infrastructures, standards and processes; Quality management (including quality policies, systems and processes)

• Ability to work with international teams on IT topics

• Ability to travel domestically to support other locations within Continental

• Visa sponsorship for Continental Employees only

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Leadership experience preferred

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employer 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

EEO STATEMENT

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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