Job Number: 69743
Group: Cosma International
Division: CCMi
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: BATTLE CREEK

Group Description

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Role Summary

Summary of Responsibilities

The IT Manager in CCMi is responsible for leading the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies, to enhance automation, efficiency, and real-time analytics in production. He/she oversees the plant's IT infrastructure, ensuring system stability, security, and scalability, while managing data collection, storage, and analytics to drive predictive maintenance and optimize performance. Additionally, he/she ensures the seamless integration of ERP and MES systems, customizing them to support production goals and aligns IT solutions with business objectives.

1. IT Infrastructure Management

• Manage the overall IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, databases, and communication systems, ensuring their stability, security, and scalability.
• Ensure robust and reliable connectivity between production equipment and central IT systems, including industrial networks and cloud platforms.
• Oversee cybersecurity measures to protect plant operations from potential cyber threats, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards.

1. Digital Transformation and I4.0 Implementation

• Lead the deployment and integration of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as IoT, AI, machine learning, and robotics, into manufacturing processes.
• Oversee the automation of production lines through smart systems, predictive maintenance, and real-time analytics to optimize efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate the integration of smart sensors and devices for tracking and enhancing performance and quality control.

1. Data Management and Analytics

• Oversee data collection from production lines, equipment, and systems, ensuring proper storage, integrity, and accessibility of data.
• Implement advanced data analytics to drive decision-making, improve production performance, and support predictive maintenance.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to design and deliver dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights.

1. ERP and MES Systems Management

• Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. A master's degree in IT management, business administration (MBA), or a specialized certification in Industry 4.0 is a significant advantage.

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in IT management, ideally within an automotive manufacturing environment. Experience in handling Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, robotics, AI, and data analytics is highly valuable.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in managing IT infrastructure, ERP systems, and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems). Knowledge of Epicor CMS is an advantage. Familiarity with industrial networks and cybersecurity is required.

• Project Management Skills: Experience in leading IT projects, budgeting, and vendor management. Certification in project management (such as PMP or PRINCE2) is preferred.

• Leadership and Communication: Strong leadership abilities to manage IT teams and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, materials teams. Effective communication skills are key for liaising between departments and aligning technology solutions with business goals.

• The work environment is primarily office and includes manufacturing plant.
• The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with team members, management, customers and suppliers.

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Team member will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their direct leader.
• A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
• Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other team members.
• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.