Information Technology Manager Jobs

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

The Information Technology Manager is responsible to plan, initiate and manage information technology and for mentoring and managing the IT department to ensure all related network server resources are reliable and are being maintained. The IT Manager will be responsible for 3 facilites and will have to manage IT staff coverage schedules.

• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity
• Research and recommend improvements to the organization’s server operating systems.
• Test and install issued patches in conjunction with software providers and vendors or other third parties.
• Act as a technical resource during other projects as required and support management in all IT needs.
• Advise management of new applications or potential network enhancements in support of future requirements.
• Install new or rebuild existing services and hardware, peripherals, settings, storage, etc. to achieve operational requirements and project specifications.
• Perform hardware and software upgrades.
• Ensure that hardware is adequately sized and configured; conduct capacity planning scenarios to meet future needs.
• Control and monitor server maintenance and security including appropriate licensing of software.
• Plan for backup and recovery.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and network requirements.
• Develop, administer, and maintain policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of all systems.
• Provide support for development processes by participating in data modeling sessions and advising about database design or use of objects.
• Develop and maintain expertise through professional associations and professional development opportunities.
• Constantly monitor and assess network utilization and server resources.
• Perform database normalization and replication procedures.
• Engineer Hardware and Software solutions for operational needs.
• Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing and disaster recovery.
• Collaborate with other IT and operational staff to ensure database integrity, security, and ongoing performance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot programming changes, errors, and subsequent modifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of system design and analysis.
• Some travel, as required, to other sites.
• Able to stay abreast of current and future technological developments or trends.
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Ability to write concise and accurate technical documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of network programs.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Able to interpret the operational requirements of end users, project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Two years systems experience in a network environment.
• Strong knowledge of system design, installation, backup, recovery, storage management, methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• Minimum community college diploma, preferably in a related field and/or
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.