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Location:

Hammond, IN, US

Plant IT Manager

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Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier serving all of the world's major automotive manufacturers with our world-class automotive seating and automotive electrical products. Our products are developed and produced by a diverse, talented team of more than 165,000 people. With operations in 39 countries, Lear operates in every major automotive manufacturing region in the world. For our globally positioned and successful teams, we are looking for dedicated talents with zest for action and enthusiasm. If you love challenges, want to experience development opportunities unrestrained, and want recognition that pays off, then you've come to the right place with Lear.

As a member of the IT team, the Plant IT Manager will be responsible for directing, planning, coordinating, and overseeing all information technology activities of Lear Hammond in a just in time environment. Incumbents in this classification install computer systems, ensure that backup systems operate effectively, buy hardware and software, develop the IT infrastructure, and perform administrative and supervisory duties in coordination with overall management of information/communication services.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

* Directs the work of IT personnel in order to provide the upkeep, maintenance, and security of networks and assign and review their work of their subordinates.
* Manages all the information systems and computing resources for Lear Hammond.
* Develops requirements, budgets, and schedules for Lear Hammonds IT projects and services.
* Schedules upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems and disaster recovery operations, ensuring the effectiveness of all IT systems, including anti-virus software, print services, and email provision.
* Ensures total compliance of software licensing laws, approves secure access to the network for remote users, and ensures the security of data.
* Manages crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems.
* Mentors and trains new IT support staff and keeps abreast of the latest technologies.
* Maintains and administers computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
* Monitors the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
* Performs routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintains control records.
* Approves changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
* Monitors network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.
* Monitors IT operations and complaints in order to identify and evaluate the effectiveness of operations and identifies problems that need to be addressed.
* Reviews department requests for new information systems equipment or services to ensure overall information technology operations will be maintained and no long-term compatibility problems will be created.
* Evaluates employee performance and counsels employees concerning strengths and weaknesses.
* Assigns and prioritizes work to IT staff based on their workload.
* Responds to help desk requests for difficult and complex issues involving information technology services, needs, or problems.
* Reviews all correspondence, requisitions, purchase orders or maintenance requests and approves or routes paperwork as needed.
* Consults with vendor or corporate representatives or in order to define equipment or service needs.
* Develops and/or teaches training modules for new or current users to assist them in deficit areas.

Your Qualifications:

* BS degree in Information Systems or any related field with six years previous experience in the IT field.
* Must have at least 7 years experience in a manufacturing environment
* Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
* Knowledge of the AS 400 operating system, Lear pics, and applications as needed to ensure performance parameters are adequate and determine if requested services are feasible.
* Knowledge of databases such as PeopleSoft, Kronos, JBA, etc. as needed to provide administrative oversight.
* Knowledge of networking systems to include how they are designed, capabilities, and limitations, and feasibility of systems.
* Knowledge of Internet administration for Lear Hammond as needed to track internet usage and resolve internet issues.
* Knowledge of peripheral equipment and their uses, capabilities and limitations as needed to determine equipment needs.
* Knowledge of programming maintenance as needed to direct staff in developing programs to meet user needs.
* Ability to influence senior management and corporate as needed to gain support for new IT services, obtain new technologies, and expand the IT department.
* Ability to analyze and make judgments on equipment needs, IT services, scope of assignments, allocation of resources, and project assignments as needed to oversee IT activities.
* Ability to plan, assign, and direct the activities of IT employees performing a variety of technical, administrative, and clerical activities.
* Ability to plan and implement short and long range plans and programs for the continuing expansion of IT services and equipment.
* Must be willing to work extended periods of time or varying shift hours.
* Ability to work outside of standard business hours both onsite and on call
* Must be JLG certified.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

Nearest Major Market: Gary
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago

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