PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Responsible for the overall planning, organizing and execution of all IT functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain IBMi system to ensure operating system and CUMS are at current level.
• Perform quarterly maintenance and system saves of the IBMi and assure nightly backups are completed.
• Oversee the development, design and implementation of new applications, updates to existing computer systems and software packages.
• Maintain security and privacy of the information systems, communication lines, and equipment.
• Preserves assets by implementing disaster recovery, back-up procedures, and information security.
• Recommends information technology policies and procedures by evaluating organizational outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
• Primary IT contact for outside vendor bids, contracts, agreements, and other major vendor interactions.
• Responsible for the maintenance, integrity, and uninterrupted operations of all IT Systems.
• Responsible for the installation and maintenance of all hardware equipment and software.
• Maintains quality standards by establishing and enforcing IT policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks, etc.
• Completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments and outside resources.
• Responsible for the ordering, acquisition, inventorying, and disposition of hardware, software, and all peripherals.
• Scope and oversee installation of programs and systems to meet the organization's needs.
• Create and maintain the appropriate documentation of all custom applications.
• Provide educational instructions to end users to ensure efficient work processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or equivalent combination of education
  and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) year in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Environments, Internet Information Server, Microsoft Office, and other applications.
• Experience with installation, maintenance, support and troubleshooting of TCP/IP, networks supporting VOIP telephone, and other IT systems.
• Strong understanding of business, accounting, and manufacturing processes.
• Experienced with Microsoft servers & Active Directory.
• Understanding of CISCO products such as Anyconnect, Firewall & Fire Power.
• Sound programming knowledge of RPG, RPGLE with embedded SQL and Integrator Languages.
• Experience with MAPICS XA, Power-Link a plus.