IT Manager – Manufacturing

Toyota Tsusho Europe

IT Manager managing IT operations for a manufacturing environment. Leading team performance, technology development, and budget oversight across multiple facilities.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeFarmington Hills • Missouri, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ITSM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and Supervise IT team members to ensure timely, effective task execution and high-quality service delivery.
Define and manage the team’s vision, objectives, and goals.
Manage team performance through coaching, feedback, and professional development planning, including career path guidance and training.
Foster a positive and ethical team environment that promotes collaboration, accountability, and high morale.
Encourage active participation in continuous improvement (Kaizen) and professional development initiatives.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Serve as the primary IT contact for manufacturing site operations, ensuring alignment with business priorities and technical standards.
Monitor system performance and implement proactive solutions and lead root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
Develop and execute operational strategies that enhance system reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
Coordinate and escalate complex issues and outages across team and to upper management.
Lead the development and implementation of operational strategies and team objectives that support business growth and performance.
Assist senior IT leadership by executing delegated tasks.
Support application development efforts and advocate best practices to enhance delivery quality and maintainability.
Collaborate with global counterparts, including teams in Japan, to align on development goals and share innovations.
Drive continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives to enhance system efficiency, team workflows, and overall user experience; foster teamwide participation in improvement activities.
Share best practices and collaborate with peer managers and cross-functional teams to promote consistency and innovation.
Oversee budget activities, including planning, forecasting, and monthly financial reviews.
Identify cost optimization opportunities and implement initiatives to improve financial efficiency.
Support strategic financial decision-making through regular reporting and alignment with department objectives.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding business needs and delivering quality support
Proactively identify opportunities to expand business value through IT services
Ensure high standards of customer satisfaction through responsive and solution-oriented service delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Information Technology, including roles involving team leadership and on-site IT support.
Hands-on experience supporting IT systems in a manufacturing environment, with direct involvement in MOM and/or MES, including troubleshooting, system integration, and on-site operational support.
Background in a manufacturing environment and/or knowledge of manufacturing operations systems (e.g., MOM, MES).
Excellent communication and reporting abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-relevant language.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and maintain oversight across multiple initiatives.
Effective negotiation skills and experience managing expectations with internal and external partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and web-based business tools.
**Preferred Qualifications: **
Hands-on experience or solid understanding of application development methodologies and related technologies.
Experience working in global or cross-cultural team environments.
Familiarity with IT service management (ITSM) frameworks and ticketing systems.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Cybersecurity Toyota Tsusho Europe is a branch of Toyota Tsusho Systems (TTS) that specializes in providing customized IT solutions designed to enhance business growth and operational efficiency. The company focuses on creating innovative IT strategies and technologies that support the global operations of the Toyota Group across various sectors. In addition to cloud services and security solutions, TTS offers employee benefit outsourcing and integrated solutions for manufacturing industries. IT Manager – Manufacturing 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢🏡 Farmington Hills – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 💻 IT Support Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Lead and Supervise IT team members to ensure timely, effective task execution and high-quality service delivery.
Define and manage the team’s vision, objectives, and goals.
Manage team performance through coaching, feedback, and professional development planning, including career path guidance and training.
Foster a positive and ethical team environment that promotes collaboration, accountability, and high morale.
Encourage active participation in continuous improvement (Kaizen) and professional development initiatives.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Serve as the primary IT contact for manufacturing site operations, ensuring alignment with business priorities and technical standards.
Monitor system performance and implement proactive solutions and lead root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
Develop and execute operational strategies that enhance system reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
Coordinate and escalate complex issues and outages across team and to upper management.
Lead the development and implementation of operational strategies and team objectives that support business growth and performance.
Assist senior IT leadership by executing delegated tasks.
Support application development efforts and advocate best practices to enhance delivery quality and maintainability.
Collaborate with global counterparts, including teams in Japan, to align on development goals and share innovations.
Drive continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives to enhance system efficiency, team workflows, and overall user experience; foster teamwide participation in improvement activities.
Share best practices and collaborate with peer managers and cross-functional teams to promote consistency and innovation.
Oversee budget activities, including planning, forecasting, and monthly financial reviews.
Identify cost optimization opportunities and implement initiatives to improve financial efficiency.
Support strategic financial decision-making through regular reporting and alignment with department objectives.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding business needs and delivering quality support
Proactively identify opportunities to expand business value through IT services
Ensure high standards of customer satisfaction through responsive and solution-oriented service delivery. 🎯 Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Information Technology, including roles involving team leadership and on-site IT support.
Hands-on experience supporting IT systems in a manufacturing environment, with direct involvement in MOM and/or MES, including troubleshooting, system integration, and on-site operational support.
Background in a manufacturing environment and/or knowledge of manufacturing operations systems (e.g., MOM, MES).
Excellent communication and reporting abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-relevant language.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and maintain oversight across multiple initiatives.
Effective negotiation skills and experience managing expectations with internal and external partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and web-based business tools.
**Preferred Qualifications: **
Hands-on experience or solid understanding of application development methodologies and related technologies.
Experience working in global or cross-cultural team environments.
Familiarity with IT service management (ITSM) frameworks and ticketing systems.
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Hard Skills & Tools

IT systems supportMOMMESsystem integrationtroubleshootingapplication development methodologiesIT service management (ITSM)financial forecastingroot cause analysiscontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

team leadershipcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationnegotiationcustomer relationship managementcoachingfeedbackprofessional development