IT Infrastructure and Network Manager

AESC is looking to add an IT Infrastructure & Network Manager to our team in Bowling Green, KY

• Full-Time
• On-Site
• Bowling Green, Kentucky

About AESC US LLC

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.

AESC Mission

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

The IT Infrastructure & Network Manager is responsible for establishing and leading the network and infrastructure for the Bowling Green, KY Plant. This role will also help both the administrative network and manufacturing network associated with multiple production facilities. This also includes both on site and remote resources across the U.S region along with remote monitoring and management solutions and remediation.

What You Will Do

• Manage technical team responsible for the uptime of administrative and manufacturing networks across multiple facilities.
• Coordinate and provide oversight for preventative maintenance and life cycle management of both server and network hardware, including change management and effective communication across the organization.
• Interact with Global Infrastructure and Security team to assure compliance and consistency of solutions and processes.
• Manage and maintain IT Governance with regards to access controls, network security, security awareness/updates, intrusion detection and disaster recovery.
• Read, understand, interpret, and communicate technical systematic issues effectively to management and peers and demonstrate these skill categories: analytical, technical, managerial, and interpersonal.
• Work independently with business and technical users to define concepts under the general direction of Sr. Manager.
• Support application development by being part of a project team and following SDLC processes.
• Provide oversight and lead troubleshooting efforts to restore critical application downtime or functionality loss caused by various issues like network response time, latency, or hardware performance.
• Maintains compliance with 5S, IATF16949, VDA 6.3, and ISO14001 standards, while proactively identifying and addressing safety concerns to prevent accidents.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree required (Technical, Engineering or a related field preferred) with 6-10 Years overall IS/IT experience and at least 5 years’ experience managing teams of network and storage technologist.
• At least one of CCNA, CCNE or CCIE, CCIE preferred.
• Experience with Cisco network Solutions, Citrix, and Hyper-V
• Experience with Storage Area Networks, PURE storage preferred.
• Experience with ITSM frameworks - remote monitoring, management, escalation, and remediation solutions (ITIL, COBIT, etc.).
• Experience building a knowledge base leveraged from an incident management solution.
• Experience managing vendors, developing requests for quotes, and evaluating responses.
• Knowledge of telephony, VoIP, and quality of service
• Familiarity with Six Sigma quality management methodology
• Prior experience working with offshore personnel and third-party vendors.
• Basic knowledge of Project Management methods, tools, and application development process
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, OneNote, SharePoint).

What is “Nice to Have”?

• Independent, driven, eager to learn, have strong time management skills, and the ability to manage simultaneous and often changing priorities.
• Ability to follow specific direction and work independently in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Background work in Automotive OEM or Tier 1 Supplier experience a plus
• Experience with managing IT KPI’s for use in improvement initiatives and departmental effectiveness.
• Experience in information gathering, tracking, and consolidation.
• Effectively coordinates schedules and meetings using tools such as Outlook, Google Calendar, Office 365, etc.
• Outstanding oral & written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information in a simple way.
• Works well in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English is advantageous, as it aligns with our global operations and enhances communication with diverse stakeholders.

What We Offer

Welcome to our state-of-the-art Gigafactory, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary and a rewarding AESC bonus program. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K, and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Process

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.

Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel required.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.