IT Manager Digital Manufacturing and Automation

Clarios • Milwaukee, WI

38d • Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Manager - Digital Manufacturing and Automation is a strategic leader responsible for creating new digital manufacturing capabilities for the USA and Canada region. This role is a key leader in the IT manufacturing team leading the delivery of a strategic technology portfolio focused on automation, MES/MOM improvements, and Digital Transformation investments. The position blends manufacturing domain knowledge, program leadership, and digital technology thinking to create value, great user experience, and lead our facilities into the future. This will be a hybrid role onsite 3 days a week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience in digital transformation, Industry 4.0 technologies, or smart manufacturing initiatives.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing operations
• Strong knowledge with experience in production processes, plant operations, and equipment.
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, and other manufacturing software systems.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies (Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus).
• Strong analytical skills, including data-driven decision-making and KPI tracking.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted strategic advisor to business leaders across functions, fostering strong partnerships to align digital initiatives with strategic goals.
• Find digital opportunities to add value, improve employee experience, and proof of concepts of advanced technologies to learn from (AI, ML, IoT, advanced analytics,…)
• Create and maintain a digital transformation roadmap that supports USCAN capabilities and long-term value creation.
• Translating business needs into digital solutions that drive operational excellence, innovation, and competitive advantage.
• Lead cross-functional digital transformation initiatives leveraging emerging technologies.
• Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning.
• Lead the strategy, deployment, and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) platforms across USCAN sites.
• Ensure MES/MOM solutions are integrated with ERP and other enterprise systems to enable seamless data flow and operational visibility.
• Drive automation initiatives to streamline production processes, reduce manual interventions, and enhance data accuracy and traceability.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to identify automation opportunities and implement scalable solutions using PLCs, SCADA, and industrial IoT technologies.
• Lead the transformation of maintenance operations across USCAN manufacturing sites by leveraging Maintenance Automation Systems (MAS) capabilities.
• Integrate MAS solutions with MES/MOM platforms to enable predictive maintenance, real-time asset monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with engineering, reliability, and IT teams to digitize maintenance workflows and optimize equipment lifecycle management.
• Drive initiatives that improve MTBF/MTTR metrics, reduce unplanned downtime, and enhance overall equipment reliability.
• Champion the use of AI/ML and IoT technologies to enable smart maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Deliver assigned portfolio on time and within budget, ensuring measurable business outcomes partnering with global apps and analytics.
• Apply structured project and change management methodologies to ensure successful implementation, user adoption, and sustained business value.
• Deliver outcomes as appropriate to work complexity, as defined by organizational standards.
• Exercise full accountability for assigned tasks and ensure alignment with team and organizational goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through collaboration with business and IT stakeholders.
• Influence decision-making through data-driven insights, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication.
• Ability to set context for others, delegate effectively, and ensure alignment with organizational strategy.
• Influence decision-making through data-driven insights, stakeholder engagement, and clear articulation of priorities.
• Experience in solving problems that require cross-functional coordination, systemic thinking, and multi-step planning.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees