Manager, IT Operations

Manager, IT Operations

Grainger Businesses

Green Bay, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Grainger rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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29th of 335 rated logistics


Job description

Work Location Type: Hybrid
Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we're looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry.
Are you an IT professional that enjoys helping your team and organization grow? If so, we want to talk to you! We are seeking a dynamic IT Operations Manager to join our team at Imperial Supplies. Start your career with a company whose motto is "People First".
Imperial Supplies, a Grainger company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.
Why should you join Imperial?
  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid / Remote schedule
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision; 12 hours of PTO for every full month worked (up to 144 hours a year!), 6 paid holidays and 6% of annual earnings contributed to your retirement, immediately vested!

Position Overview: Under limited supervision, manages IT Operations and the help desk support team and provides user support for computer systems and application software. As a liaison between the IT team and business partners, excels in leading IT Operations, and help desk support processes that heavily rely on ticketing system, documentation, and communication procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for maintaining daily IT Operations, including system monitoring, defining, and maintaining operating procedures, implementing new technologies and processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Leading and monitoring team performance, conducting performance evaluations, mentoring, training, and developing feedback reports.
  • Participates with the VP, Information Technology in the strategic planning process to develop goals and coordinate activities between all other functional areas.
  • Responsible for monitoring key system performance metrics.
  • Creates, assigns, and manages support issues in the IT ticketing system; monitors and/or escalates tickets ensuring any company-critical event-based system issues are resolved in a timely manner to minimize business or customer impact.
  • Communicating with business partners and providing in-person and phone support for Imperial business systems and user applications if required.
  • Asks questions of end users and explores complexity of issue/problem to better understand and properly prioritize the inquiry.
  • Communicating with parent company technical partners on issue resolution including security threat detection and vulnerability patching.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.

Required Skills: Excellent leadership and people management skills, strong technical background, excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills paying close attention to detail, great communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to multitask and set priority based on customer impact while working in a fast-paced environment, ability to work efficiently, under limited supervision, while collaborating as part of a larger team, flexible and able to accept changes in priorities as necessary, ability to take ownership of issues and demonstrate follow through to resolution meeting or exceeding customer expectations, experience with typical support tools such as ticketing systems, desktop/server remote access technologies, documentation management systems, ability to write and maintain process and end user documentation.
Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field and 3-5 years' experience in an IT operations support position. Computer knowledge including hardware/software (Microsoft Windows and Office applications) and networking.
What will put you ahead: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology with an emphasis in business leadership. At least two years of experience as an IT Operations Manager or in a technical support role including Microsoft Windows and Office applications. Experience supporting end user issues related to line of business applications including networking, server administration, voice systems and direct support of distribution center/warehouse equipment is a plus.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

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Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money. We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.

Industry

Office administration and facilities support services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Lake Forest, IL, US

Year founded

1927



Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a IT Operations Manager?

A: To succeed as an IT Operations Manager, key technical skills include proficiency in IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL), knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and expertise in monitoring and automation tools (e.g., Nagios, Ansible). Soft skills such as strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities are also crucial, as they enable effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. By combining these technical and soft skills, IT Operations Managers can drive efficiency, reliability, and innovation in IT service delivery, ultimately supporting career growth and effectiveness in the role.

Q: What is the career path for a IT Operations Manager?

A: A typical career progression for an IT Operations Manager involves starting as an IT Support Specialist or Help Desk Technician, progressing to a Senior IT Support or Team Lead role, and then moving into IT Operations Manager positions, where they oversee the day-to-day management of IT systems and infrastructure. Key opportunities for skill development and professional growth in this role include learning about IT service management frameworks, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, as well as developing leadership and project management skills. Long-term career prospects for IT Operations Managers may include transitioning into executive roles such as CIO or CTO, or pursuing specialized roles like IT Service Management Consultant or Cloud Architect.



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