Goodyear

IT Section Leader - Topeka

US KS Topeka Plt 0133

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago

Vendor ManagementLeadership

About the role

The IT Manager Manufacturing plays a critical role in enabling business continuity, digital transformation, and efficient manufacturing operations.
It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world.
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Lead and manage the manufacturing IT team, ensuring reliable support of plant systems, achievement of service level commitments, and continuous process improvement.
Drive the implementation and adoption of standardized systems, technologies, and processes aligned with regional and global IT strategies.
Oversee end-user support services and coordinate effectively with internal IT teams and outsourced service providers to deliver high-quality support.
Manage and monitor manufacturing infrastructure, factory server environments, and shop-floor systems while providing technical expertise and recommendations to support business needs.
Strong knowledge of IT service management, infrastructure operations, and business continuity practices, with the ability to drive standardization, process improvements, and operational excellence.
Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 5 years of work experience
or at least 10 years experience in IT field/manufacturing.
Experience leading IT operations and teams within a manufacturing environment, supporting plant systems, infrastructure, end-user services, and shop-floor technologies.
Proven success managing IT budgets, capital projects, vendor relationships, and technology initiatives while partnering with business and manufacturing leadership.

Ensures the stability, availability, and performance of manufacturing IT systems that are critical to plant operations and business success.

Manage plant IT budgets, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) planning, project execution, vendor management, and financial performance.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

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