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Infrastructure Team Lead - Manufacturing

TEKsystems
$90,000.00 - $123,000.00 / yr
United States, South Carolina, Sumter
Jul 29, 2025
Description E-VAC Magnetics just opened the doors to it's brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, in Sumter, South Carolina, and we're looking for a seasoned IT professional to help lead the charge! This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground level, spend your first year learning the ins and outs of their cutting-edge environment, and then step into a leadership role as the IT Manager for the entire plant. If you're passionate about building, leading, and making a real impact in a growing organization-this is your moment. E-VAC Magnetics is a leading manufacturer of rare-earth permanent magnets, specializing in neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets. These magnets are critical components in automotive, defense, industrial, and renewable energy applications. As part of the VAC Group, e-VAC is committed to advancing clean energy manufacturing and building a resilient U.S.-based supply chain. This role, the IT Lead, will be a key member of the global IT team, responsible for supporting IT infrastructure and applications at our South Carolina manufacturing facility. Day-to-day tasks with involve overseeing local IT operations, ensuring alignment with global IT standards, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance digital transformation within manufacturing. The IT Lead will serve as the primary liaison between the local site and global IT leadership, ensuring high system reliability, security, and operational efficiency. This candidate will be in the IT lead role for a year to year and a half before being promoted to the IT manager of the plant. For the 1st year, the manager will be from Germany to teach the lead how e-VAC runs their IT department. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee daily IT operations, including hardware, software, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity, ensuring seamless functionality in a manufacturing environment. - Implement and maintain IT policies, procedures, and best practices. - Support digital transformation initiatives, including Industry 4.0 and manufacturing digitalization projects. - Collaborate with enterprise infrastructure and application teams to enhance business processes and operational efficiencies. - Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve IT-related issues - Ensure robust cybersecurity measures to protect company data, trade secrets, and customer information. - Monitor and analyze IT performance, proactively recommending improvements. - Provide end-user training and technical support as needed. - Ensure compliance with IT security policies and conduct regular audits to uphold data integrity. Need to have: SAP and MES experience. Preferred: Experience managing a IT budget of around $5-$15 million Top Skills Details (Stack Ranked) 1. Experience in IT manufacturing environments - Minimum of 3 years 2. Expertise in technology stack (Network, Infrastructure, Servers, Security) 3. Ability to serve as primary liaison between local site and global IT leadership 4. Project management skills + the ability to run multiple project initiatives at once 5. SAP and MES applications experience Additional Skills & Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. - Minimum of 3 years of IT experience in a manufacturing environment. - Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. - Experience with IT service management (ITSM) and ITIL frameworks. - Hands-on expertise in networking, cybersecurity, server management, and enterprise applications. - Proven ability to drive IT improvements and digital transformation within a manufacturing setting. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $123000.00/yr. Meeting with HR on 4/30 for company benefits Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Sumter,SC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.