IT Manager - Baxter Enterprises

Baxter Enterprises, a full-service supplier to the automotive plastics industry, located in Winchester, TN has an immediate opening for an IT Manager. If you want to be part of a great team in a fast-paced growing company, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Our team members enjoy: a comprehensive benefit package, competitive wages, 401k with employer match, paid vacation, paid holidays, education reimbursement program, wellness program, and corporate sponsored team-building events.

The IT Manager has the overall responsibility of maintaining the information systems for our manufacturing facility. This includes all aspects of planning, purchasing, training, implementation, maintenance, etc. regarding hardware and software in the IT area. The IT Manager actively manages the department, including budget, coaching and developing, as well as maintaining a motivational climate. This role is very hands-on and it is on-site at our Manufacturing Facility. Responsible to respond to critical system incidents and emergencies promptly, diagnosing and mitigating issues, and providing after-hours support where needed.

Qualified individuals must have the following skillset:

• Expert level AS/400, OS400 experience
• Experience with CMS a plus
• Excellent MS Office experience, in particular Excel Skills, MS Access, ERP/MRP, and/or equivalent experience.
• In-depth understanding of communication systems, software applications, client/server network, internet/intranet applications, computer science and network security & maintenance.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to proactively identify and address potential system vulnerabilities and security threats, develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans for critical systems and data, regularly test and refine backup and recovery procedures to minimize downtime in case of system failures
• Collaborate with team to ensure data retention policies and compliance requirements are met

Baxter Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled/Drug-Free Workplace