It Manager/Industry 4.0 Lead

A globally renowned automotive parts manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Industry 4.0 (i4.0) Lead at their flagship production facility in Southwest Michigan due to their continued growth. Reporting directly to the Site Director, this individual will lead a large team in the strategic, ongoing implementation of Industry 4.0 for the entire operation. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze scope of work requirements (manpower, timelines, resources) in order to develop short-term and long-term roadmaps for transformation process.
• Drive adoption of new systems and functionality at all levels through communication and training.
• Strategically lead Industry 4.0 implementation journey in order to leverage benefits of ‘smart factory’ capabilities like real-time data tracking, process optimization, predictive maintenance, etc.
• Manage departmental and project budgets and recommend most effective use of financial resources on technology, software, etc.
• Work closely with Corporate IT leadership with regard to benchmarking and standardization.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience managing departmental/project budgets.
• Bachelor’s Degree required (IT, Engineering)
• Proven ability to enthusiastically lead large teams and transformations.
• 3+ years of Industry 4.0 integration experience.
• 5+ years of IT experience within industrial manufacturing environments.

Our client offers an outstanding portfolio of retirement and insurance benefits, profit sharing programs, and rewards performance and entrepreneurial spirit with additional promotional opportunities. Relocation assistance is available to highly qualified candidates outside of the local geographic area.