Information Technology Manager

Henniges Automotive - Burlington, Ontario plant has an opportunity for an (IT) Informational Technology Manager. Henniges Automotive manufactures world-class vehicle sealing, trim and anti-vibration products for the global automotive industry. We are committed to flawless execution and driving innovative solutions for our customers through flexibility, agility, and transparency.

The Information Technology Manager is responsible for the overall IT support for the facility. Manages and provides hardware and software maintenance, training and consultation, and recommendations regarding the future use of technology to accomplish both plant and company goals and objectives.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Installation and support of plant hardware and software, desktop and server environments.
- Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and MS Office Applications.
- Familiar with network operating systems, maintain network routers and switches.
- Maintain plant telephone system environment, office and mobile device environments.
- Basic knowledge of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
- Works closely with Corporate IT staff to comply with IT policies and directives.
- Provide plant with reports, programs and data, to facilitate and improve the decision making process.
- Provide IT services in a timely efficient manner that align with the facility and company objectives, while staying with the necessary budget parameters.
- Educate facility staff on technology and provide improvement suggestions for a more effective use of computer resources.
- Performs or ensures the accomplishment of the following core supervisory/management functions for the department: planning, organizing, directing the performance of ongoing activities and/or special projects, staffing (employee selection, training/coaching and performance management, time entry), coordinating, reporting and budgeting.

**Education **: Minimum: Bachelor's degree program in computer systems; Preferred: Microsoft Certifications, Cisco Certifications and Project Management Certifications

**Experience**: Minimum: Knowledge and skills typically acquired through three-plus years of experience in IT support in a manufacturing environment. Preferred: ERP implementation and Automotive Tier One manufacturing environment experience.

**Competencies**:

- Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills; communicates clearly, with credibility and confidence.
- Communicates effectively (verbally and in writing) with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the company.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.
- Develops challenging short
- and long-term group plans and objectives aligned with those of the department and/or company; solicits staff input in the developmental process.
- Working knowledge of financial and economic analysis, project management, and risk management.
- Competent in multi-tasking (i.e. the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, issues or projects that may include high-visibility initiatives and require innovation, teamwork and planning).
- Promotes an atmosphere conducive to the open exchange of new ideas, and alternatives to orthodox approaches.
- Motivates through ‘leading by example,’ coaching/mentoring and providing ongoing constructive feedback to subordinate staff; competent in systematically eliciting the best efforts and results from subordinate staff.
- Ability to work in a team and/or matrixed structure, supporting multiple clients.
- Flexibility and the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities.
- Initiates new ideas and approaches; challenges prevailing practices and approaches with reasonably sound alternatives.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls or agencies please.

**Salary**: $95,000.00-$125,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burlington, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Information Technology: 5 years (preferred)