IT Manager

Company: Welch Packaging
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Join Welch Packaging today! Welch Packaging was founded upon the principle that making a difference was what mattered most. With a clear vision to provide the highest quality corrugated packaging experience. Today, with 12 regional locations, 5 distribution centers and over 1000 employees, Welch Packaging remains dedicated to servicing the needs of local customers with custom cardboard boxes, creative packaging solutions, and a commitment to long-term relationships. Welch Packaging has never wavered from the core values upon which it was founded. Welch Packaging strives to make a difference in customers' business, associates' lives, and every community affected by its work. We believe associate training and development is the foundation of our success. Welch Packaging has constant history of growth since it began in 1985. Change is welcomed and encouraged for career growth with compensation for performance.In addition to a competitive wage we offer competitive benefits package that includes a 50% match 401K up to 8% of your contributions, wellness incentives, contributions to your health savings account up to $700, 100% coverage on preventative care benefits including prescription medicines, medical, dental, vision, life and supplement life insurances.Apply today if you are interested in working in a dynamic, growing company and looking for a chance to become part of an exceptional team of professionals.Welch Packaging currently seeking an IT Manager in our Elkhart Location.Summary:Improve overall business performance by applying current networking technology and an effective help desk process. Provide leadership and direction to the Welch IT network and software projects identified by the company.Key Responsibilities

• Plan and communicate the information networking technology capabilities and alignment to the Welch business strategy. This includes aligning current IT infrastructure to the needs of the business as well as recommending alternative solutions.
• Lead certain projects as identified by the Director of IT. These may include: Implementing interfaces between systems, system implementations, network installs and other project management assignments.
• Assure the IT department is providing excellent customer service and capabilities to all businesses through the Help Desk.
• Evaluate and implement internal controls and assure the business is provided training around high exposure items like Cybersecurity.
• Manage vendor relationships with partners in key areas like hardware procurement, networking, wireless phones, print management and others.Supervisor Responsibilities:Responsible for the management of the IT network including the help desk and overall IT infrastructure. The IT Manager will be a direct report of the Director of IT and will manage the IT network and the help desk technicians.Qualifications:College degree in Engineering, Business or related fields. Excellent computer skills. Ten years of managerial experience in a manufacturing setting. Excellent problem solving and leadership skills. Strong knowledge of safety systems, manufacturing process and flow, and delivering business results. Ability to speak effectively before groups and managers and employees. Basic skills ability to read and write English, ability to read a tape measure and perform basic and more complex mathematical calculations. Must have working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities. Must understand cost issues, estimating and performance improvement.EOE

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