Site IT Support Site Specialist

Shoreline Container, an Affiliate of New Indy•Holland Charter Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IT & OT Site Administrator at Shoreline Container and Packaging Join Our Team New-Indy Containerboard (NICB) is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled IT & OT Site Administrator to support and optimize the technology infrastructure within our manufacturing operations. This role serves as the primary on-site technology resource, responsible for supporting network infrastructure, operational technology (OT), end-user computing systems, and business-critical applications that enable our 24/7 manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can effectively bridge the gap between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), while building strong relationships across departments to drive innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Position Summary The IT & OT Site Administrator leads day-to-day technology support and problem resolution while ensuring alignment with NICB's IT & OT policies, standards, and strategic objectives. This position serves as a key liaison between site operations and the Enterprise IT & OT organization, helping implement technology initiatives that improve reliability, productivity, and business performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
Experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience supporting both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments.
Experience managing cross-functional teams, projects, and business processes.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and networking protocols.
Experience with computer hardware, networking, and system administration.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and application support.
Experience with system backups, disaster recovery, and administrative functions.
Familiarity with ITIL principles and service management best practices.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation.
Excellent customer service mindset and interpersonal abilities.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users.
Highly self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of working independently.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with: OSIsoft PI Majiq Elixir IBM Maximo QISoft

Responsibilities

Resolve escalated IT and OT support tickets and technical issues throughout the site.
Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.
Provide technical support and training to end users to maximize technology effectiveness.
Maintain documentation for systems, network connectivity, support procedures, and subject matter experts.
Manage vendor support agreements and coordinate external technical resources as needed.
Collaborate with Enterprise Security teams to identify and mitigate site-specific cybersecurity risks.
Ensure the reliability and performance of site technology systems supporting manufacturing operations.
Develop site-level subject matter experts and support training initiatives.
Monitor incident trends and communicate emerging issues to leadership.
Partner with business process owners to develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through technology solutions and process optimization.
Support continuous improvement efforts by leveraging best practices from both site operations and Enterprise IT & OT teams.
Assist in planning, monitoring, and executing IT & OT projects.
Track project milestones, deliverables, budgets, timelines, and resource requirements.
Collaborate with management and production teams to identify operational challenges and technology opportunities.
Develop business cases, project scopes, objectives, implementation plans, and return-on-investment analyses.
Prepare and deliver project updates, reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
Support software deployments, system integrations, infrastructure upgrades, and other technology initiatives.