IT Manager

Lukjan Metal Products Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-quality sheet metal products, with a strong presence in the wholesale HVAC industry. We are seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee our technology operations and ensure the reliability and security of our systems.

The IT Manager will be responsible for the administration of Information Technology & Support for all six Lukjan locations. This includes strategic planning, team leadership, resource management, project management, IT operations and support, and security and risk management.

• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of corporate IT initiatives and projects that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Leadership: Provide guidance for IT planning with Lukjan management to oversee IT projects from initiation to completion.
• IT Operations and Support: Ensure the smooth operation of IT systems and services, including system maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Support: Maintain software/hardware licenses and agreements, collaborate with vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships with external service providers.
• EDI Oversight: Securely receive and transfer data between different trading partners, including checking the quality of EDI programs, enhancing EDI processes, and customizing them to fit within the company's business systems.
• Regular travel between all locations to manage and support IT operations at all facilities.

• Programming or application development experience, with a strong desire to learn COBOL.
• Intermediate to Advanced Understanding of Windows Based Operating System.
• Intermediate to Advanced Understanding of PC Applications support in a network or cloud environment.
• Cybersecurity knowledge and internal networking assessments.

• Bachelor's degree in an IT related field with 7-10 years of progressive IT management experience.
• Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems and issues.
• High level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and present information to employees, management, and corporate personnel.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of EDI (X12: 810, 850, 855, 856) and VAN operations.
• Project Management Experience (PMP training preferred).

Lukjan Metal Products Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical/dental/vision after 90 days, 401(k) with employer contribution after one year, employer paid life insurance and short term disability, and buy-up plans for short and long term disability, life insurance, and other ancillary benefits.

Annual salary: $90,000 - $125,000

Position will need flexibility to travel to all 6 locations. A hybrid WFH schedule is available.