IT Manager/in (m/w/d)

Job Description: IT Manager 2 • 8602 - IT - Manufacturing OperationsLocation: Caswell SitePosition SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Site Manager to provide leadership and technical ownership for the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) environment supporting manufacturing operations at the Caswell UK site.The Site MES Manager will also lead the MES IT team, ensuring effective production support, technical capability, operational discipline, and strong partnership with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Automation, Infrastructure, and other IT organizations.The successful candidate will combine strong MES and semiconductor manufacturing knowledge with technical understanding of PROMIS/VAX environments and proven people-management skills. This individual will serve as the primary IT owner for the site's MES environment and will be accountable for maintaining manufacturing continuity while helping develop and execute the longer-term MES modernization strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesMES Site Ownership and OperationsServe as the IT service and application owner for the Caswell PROMIS MES environment, with accountability for system reliability, availability, performance, support, and lifecycle management.Establish appropriate monitoring, incident management, escalation, and support processes for MES and associated manufacturing applications.Oversee administration, maintenance, and support of the PROMIS MES platform running on VAX/VMS and soon to be migrated to Promis running on Linux/Oracle.DatalinkInteractive ScriptsPROMIS core modules and utilitiesODS (Operational Data Store)VMS DCL scripts and batch processesInterfaces to equipment, automation, and enterprise systemsEnsure production incidents are prioritized and resolved quickly to minimize manufacturing disruption.Lead root-cause analysis for significant MES incidents and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.Ensure production changes follow appropriate change-management, testing, validation, and deployment processes.MES Team LeadershipLead and manage the Caswell MES IT team, including engineers, developers, analysts, and support resources responsible for MES and related manufacturing applications.Establish clear responsibilities, priorities, objectives, and performance expectations for the team.Provide technical leadership, mentoring, coaching, and career development for MES team members.Build appropriate cross-training and documentation to reduce dependency on individual technical resources and improve support resilience.Manage workload and resource allocation across production support, enhancements, projects, maintenance, and modernization initiatives.Coordinate internal employees, contractors, vendors, and other IT teams as necessary to deliver reliable MES services.Manufacturing and Business PartnershipServe as the primary MES IT partner for Caswell Manufacturing, Operations, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Quality, Automation, and site leadership.Develop a strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and how MES supports critical factory operations.Work closely with manufacturing stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automation, system reliability, and manufacturing data availability.Establish priorities for MES enhancements based on business value, manufacturing risk, technical complexity, and available resources.Communicate MES performance, risks, incidents, project status, and improvement plans to site and IT leadership.Ensure appropriate cybersecurity controls, access management, patching, vulnerability management, and operational controls are applied to the MES environment while considering manufacturing availability requirements.Partner with infrastructure, network, database, cybersecurity, and enterprise application teams to maintain a reliable end-to-end manufacturing technology environment.Manage technical risks associated with legacy infrastructure, software dependencies, aging platforms, and specialized technical skills.Support internal and external audits and ensure MES-related IT controls and procedures meet applicable company and regulatory requirements.Identify technical, operational, and business-continuity risks associated with the legacy PROMIS/VAX environment and develop appropriate mitigation plans.Ensure modernization plans balance long-term technology strategy with the need to maintain uninterrupted manufacturing operations.Develop transition and knowledge-retention strategies to preserve critical manufacturing functionality and business knowledge during future MES transformation.Partner with enterprise IT and manufacturing leadership to align the Caswell MES roadmap with broader manufacturing systems and digital transformation strategies.Required Qualifications10+ years of experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), manufacturing applications, or factory automation in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environments.5+ years of experience leading technical teams, MES teams, application support teams, or manufacturing IT organizations.Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and MES workflows.Strong knowledge of MES architecture, manufacturing data flows, equipment integration, and enterprise system integration.DatalinkInteractive ScriptsODSPROMIS monitoring and administrationManufacturing interfaces and integrationsWorking knowledge of OpenVMS/VAX environments and DCL scripting.Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with manufacturing leadership, engineers, IT teams, vendors, and senior management.Experience with Oracle SQL and manufacturing databases.Working knowledge of Linux and modern server environments.Experience integrating MES with ERP, engineering, quality, equipment automation, data platforms, and other manufacturing systems.Experience leading MES migrations, modernization programs, or legacy manufacturing system transformations.Experience managing vendors, contractors, and technology partners.Understanding of cybersecurity requirements and controls for manufacturing/OT environments.Experience with ITIL or similar IT service-management practices.Ability to balance immediate production requirements with longer-term technology strategy.Strong collaboration skills across Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Automation, Cybersecurity, and IT.Ability to develop technical talent and build a resilient, high-performing MES organization.Preferred Industry ExperienceSemiconductor ManufacturingWafer FabricationElectronics ManufacturingHigh-Tech ManufacturingManufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Factory Automation / Manufacturing ITWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.SummaryLocation: United Kingdom - Towcester NorthamptonshireType: Full time