IT Manager - Full time

Location: South Windsor, CT

Annual Salary Range (based on experience): $80K+

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Information Science- related field, MBA preferred. Additional experience will be considered in substitution of degree requirement.
• Syteline ERP experience is manditory
• 10+ years of Business Systems/ IT experience including database administration and ERP – Infor Syteline application, with progressive job responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience with SQL database technology.
• Demonstrated understanding of computerized manufacturing systems and ERP applications.
• Demonstrated understanding of business operations, including finance, inventory, pricing, and manufacturing requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with relational and conventional database technology, data modeling concepts, tools and techniques, and report generation using Crystal Reports.
• Detail oriented with high degree of business acumen, organization, and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior collaboration and customer service skills. This position regularly works with multi-functional teams from multiple business entities.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and operate with the highest level of honesty and integrity.
• for your quick response.

Technical Core Competencies required:

• MS SQL Server/ SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Database Administration
• ERP – Infor Syteline v. 8.02 Administration
• VB.NET/ ASP.NET/ IIS/ WordPress
• Report generation utilizing Crystal Reports
• Project Management: ability to design, build and manage projects
• Microsoft Administration Certification

What you will be doing:

This is a hands-on role, managing the company’s business systems and IT functions, supporting business demands globally by providing technical and strategic leadership to further enhance capabilities and responsiveness to business needs. As the administrator for the company’s ERP (Infor Syteline) system, our ideal candidate will possess a broad and deep understanding of manufacturing and its complexities and be able to translate business needs into technology requirements, apply IT best practices, and integrate a suite of inhouse developed applications. This role includes the development and design of the company’s on-premise ERP and SQL databases, and works in partnership with our IT third party administrator to plan, coordinate, and implement IT needs including security measures to safeguard data, security administration, backup and recovery planning, capacity planning, performance and tuning, development of IT policies, standards, and procedures related to the database environment.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Provide solutions to key issues, resolve problems and extract information from the ERP (Syteline) system using state of the art tools and techniques.
• Manage infrastructure to support company ERP and other business applications.
• Develop, implement, and perform system enhancements, modifications, personalization, and configurations to ERP to ensure proper and correct system functionality based on user requests.
• Create custom reports using Crystal Reports and MS SQL.
• Translate and apply business requirements within the IT infrastructure.
• Manage all company hardware, software, and database systems and ensure proper maintenance and updates are completed by the TPA.
• Oversee the TPA’s administration of company email and telecom infrastructures.
• Analyze problems and make decisions for problem resolution.
• Define and implement continuous process improvement procedures within the IT department.
• Participate in cross functional meetings and make presentations as required.

What is it for you:

• Industry leader in the eye care industry
• Known for developing innovative products and solutions
• Offers opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Fosters a positive and employee-focused work culture
• Committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility

Benefits:

• Medical with HSA company contribution on qualifying High Deductible Health Plans
• Dental
• Vision
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance double employee’s annual salary
• Company paid Life Insurance policy for employee spouse ($5000) and eligible dependents ($2500)
• Optional supplemental and extended coverage plans available through UHC and Colonial Life
• 401(k) with 50% company match on first 6% deferral, up to $1200 maximum per year. No waiting period to join plan, 100% vesting status.
• Paid Vacation based on years of service
• 10 paid company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Expense reimbursement processed weekly
• Employee engagement events throughout the year