Plant IT Manager - Kansas City Assembly
About The Position
The Plant IT Manager at KCAP is responsible for all IT applications and services on-site, including planning, implementation and support of all IT systems and physical infrastructure. This position requires a solid working knowledge of Windows server, Server hardware support, Windows Client support, Help desk, Cisco Network support, project management and superb people skills. KCAP runs a multiple-shift operation, with two plants running a multi-crew (24x7) building a variety of products. KCAP is home of the Ford F150, and Ford Transit. KCAP is the one of the most complex plants in Ford Motor Company consisting of two discreet assembly plants and a stamping plant. The demanding and highly visible position requires strong leadership and technical skills, off-hour, weekend, and holiday coverage as required by the business needs. “Run and Protect” all IT services at the site, including data centers, network equipment, servers, PCs, mobile devices, and applications. These devices include UPS, Power Distribution Units, fire alarm systems, Cisco switches/routers, load balancers, access points, locate sensors, Windows/Linux servers, ESX servers, Windows/Mac OS devices, DXDs, Process Control Boards, Cisco IP/iphone/android phones along with off the shelf, Ford, and some local applications. Support plant floor equipment throughout the facility (plant floor, overhead conveyors, in steel), outbuildings and in remote lots where applicable. Align plant and business for production changes/updates/outages. Ensure parties understand timing/impact. Support major business and IT initiatives such as New Model Program launches, hardware/infrastructure/application upgrades, facility changes, IIOT and end user productivity launches. Develop plans to meet critical timing, rollout/rollback/contingency plans and minimize any impact to production To be successful in this role, you should have a strong understanding of IT systems and be comfortable working with a variety of hardware and software applications. Manage development of self and team, including technical, leadership skill development and goal setting, and building team succession plans Participate in cyber security initiatives including remediation of cyber issues Create and cultivate a safe and inclusive environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels (LL+ to PS) within IT, business, vendors, and union-represented resources. Possess strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all actions Functional Business Knowledge of Manufacturing, MP&L, IT Ability to balance numerous projects and requests Ability to drive to root cause and work to develop monitoring/preventative measures Ability to quickly learn new technologies and applications and adjust to business needs People Leadership – Mentoring, advising, work assignments Work efficiently and effectively with diverse, cross functional teams under stressful circumstances Motivated self-starter Identifying, investigating & solving problems without supervision Manufacturing experience is strongly desired. You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases • Tuition assistance • Established and active employee resource groups • Paid time off for individual and team community service • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Requirements
- solid working knowledge of Windows server, Server hardware support, Windows Client support, Help desk, Cisco Network support, project management and superb people skills
- Knowledge of Wireless networks and ability to assist in troubleshooting WiFi/Bluetooth issues.
- Plant networks: OA, MPN and CPN.
- ACLs and PLCs.
- Virus protection software: Symantec, FireEye, and Data Center Security
- Sharepoint to manage and assist plant with sites and to ensure security compliance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels (LL+ to PS) within IT, business, vendors, and union-represented resources.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all actions
- Functional Business Knowledge of Manufacturing, MP&L, IT
- Ability to balance numerous projects and requests
- Ability to drive to root cause and work to develop monitoring/preventative measures
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies and applications and adjust to business needs
- People Leadership – Mentoring, advising, work assignments
- Work efficiently and effectively with diverse, cross functional teams under stressful circumstances
- Motivated self-starter
- Identifying, investigating & solving problems without supervision
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing experience is strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- “Run and Protect” all IT services at the site, including data centers, network equipment, servers, PCs, mobile devices, and applications.
- Support plant floor equipment throughout the facility (plant floor, overhead conveyors, in steel), outbuildings and in remote lots where applicable.
- Align plant and business for production changes/updates/outages.
- Support major business and IT initiatives such as New Model Program launches, hardware/infrastructure/application upgrades, facility changes, IIOT and end user productivity launches.
- Manage development of self and team, including technical, leadership skill development and goal setting, and building team succession plans
- Participate in cyber security initiatives including remediation of cyber issues
- Create and cultivate a safe and inclusive environment.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
