Company:
Michael Page
Location: Sheffield
Closing Date: 23/11/2024
Salary: £60000 - £75000/annum Car, Bonus
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
A great opportunity for an IT Manager / Head of IT to join a well established manufacturing firm in Sheffield on a permanent basis. This is a rare role that combines oversight of IT, Software Development and ERP.
Client Details
Our customer is a family run business in Sheffield, steeped in history and heritage. They boast high employee retention and continue to invest in the development of their people. This opportunity would suit an individual who is looking for stability and security in their next role as part of a long term move.
Description
The IT Manager will be responsible for heading up the IT department for SME manufacturer in Sheffield. The role will report to the MD and will have responsibility for
Formulating, delivering and accountable for the IT strategy and budget
Representing IT within the Company's Leadership Team
Identifying and developing key-strategic requirements for the enhancement of the product and service offerings
Delivery technology enabled projects - e.g. ERP implementation, process improvement, new software
Developing the product roadmap for software products developed in house
Leading and developing a small team of highly skilled, specialist developers and ITIL accredited support professionals
Managing 3rd party suppliers
Recruiting and developing apprentice support professionals
This role would suit an individual who enjoys working as part of a small team and wants to retain the ability to be hands-on technically and enjoys a varied role. This is a great opportunity for an IT Manager to have influence over strategy and autonomy in their role.
Profile
The role requires a customer-centric functional and IT leader with extensive skills in planning, new technology and delivery B2B solutions in a fast-moving, manufacturing environment. The essential skills for the IT Manager are:
Broad IT skills to support and develop internal systems and processes
IT Operations (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power BI)
ERP systems (MS Dynamics NAV / Business Central)
Automated manufacturing operations
Web-based capabilities including e-commerce
Programs for specialist printing industry product lines
Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication throughout the organisation
Flexibility and adaptability to handle constant change (e.g., government legislation, market adaptation, continual improvement, product and service innovation)
Open, collaborative, proactive, team-oriented approach
Background in manufacturing industry ·
DESIRABLE
Experience of full lifecycle application development and understanding of object-orientated design principles
SQL Programming skills with SQL Server
Experience of building APIs
Project Management accreditation (APM, PRINCE2 etc)Job Offer
A competitive salary range of £60,000 - £75,000
Car allowance and a bonus scheme.
The role is largely based onsite in Sheffield, although some hybrid working will be possible at times
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