Information Systems Manager (Plant Floor Systems / Manufacturing Execution Systems)

Job Category: IT/Software Development Relevant Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Job Number: 20071119ISMGRSAG TRW Automotive is a $13.1 billion dollar company with over 63,000 employees and 209 facilities in 28 countries. Among the top suppliers globally, TRW is the world leader in automotive safety, developing and producing the industry's widest variety of active and passive systems. Number one in both after-market chassis and after-market braking, they serve all major OEM vehicle manufacturers worldwide, with operations covering every main vehicle producing region and growing at a pace that matches the future needs of customers. At the core of TRW Automotive's culture is a value system that thrives on a highly skilled, global, and diverse workforce. TRW Automotive's ability to serve its customers depends upon the skill, experience and dedication of each employee. TRW Automotive is a company of great minds, and new hires join a world-class group of business leaders, innovators, and engineers committed to making a difference in society and in their communities. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity in an environment that lets you demonstrate - and be rewarded for - your best efforts, start your career search here. Information Systems Manager (Plant Floor Systems / Manufacturing Execution Systems)Responsibilities: Leads Information Systems (IS) team at TRW's location in Saginaw, Michigan.  Defines architecture and plans improvements for Plant Floor Systems / Manufacturing Execution Systems at Saginaw.  Plans for and ensures support of IS systems that support plant production.  Develops and ensures IS disciplines related to development efforts at Saginaw (Configuration Management, Change Management, etc).  Support and lead Manufacturing Systems implementations or improvements at Saginaw and as required within the North America Braking and Suspension business unit.  Activities may include Asset Performance, Scheduling, Quality, MES and visibility tools to monitor and proactively handle events on the line.  Manage overall location spend and activities.  Assemble project teams and assigns individual responsibilities.  Coordinate activities with Plant Operations, Business Relationship Managers or ERP managers.  Proactively work with site Manufacturing Engineering as needed.  Applies 6-sigma DMAIC methods and tools to support business process optimization.  Environment includes C, C#, C++, Oracle DB, SQL*Plus, AIX Unix, PLC, Modicon, Wireless, Bar-code printing and scanning, VB, and others.Requirements and Qualifications:  5-7 years hands-on experience with ERP, Manufacturing and IS systems. Strong MES/PFS, Manufacturing and Business Process knowledge. Project leadership experience. Requires a vision of the future of information technology and its impact on business process. Excellent Written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Familiar with project management software. Some off-shift work required during non-production times - including weekends and holidays.  Must be able to travel up to 60%, which may include local travel within Michigan, North America and/or International.Educational Requirements:  Bachelor's degree required.Equivalent amount of work experience may also be considered. As an employer with an Affirmative Action Obligation pursuant to Executive Order 11246, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, and the Rehabilitation Act, we must comply with government regulations regarding the collection of demographic information about our employees and about those individuals being considered for employment with our organization. In order to meet this objective, TRW Automotive is required to invite individuals being considered for employment to self-identify as to gender, ethnicity, and racial origin. Individuals invited to self-identify may do so immediately or at anytime in the future. WE ASK YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS EFFORT BY COMPLETING THE APPLICANT PROFILE. PROVISION OF THIS INFORMATION IS VOLUNTARY AND REFUSAL TO PROVIDE IT WILL NOT SUBJECT YOU TO ADVERSE TREATMENT. FURTHER, IF PROVIDED, THE INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND USED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACTS AND REGULATIONS.