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Midwest Hardwood Company LLC is one of North America’s largest manufacturers of hardwood lumber.. We produce and trade high-grade hardwood lumber, logs and value-added wood products for clients that span the globe.. We are searching for an Information Technology Manager to be based out of the Corporate Headquarters in Maple Grove, MN, to support our multi-site operation.. Job Summary: Information Technology Manager. As the Information Technology Manager , you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of our organization's infrastructure and network systems.

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Midwest Hardwood Company LLC is one of North America’s largest manufacturers of hardwood lumber. We produce and trade high-grade hardwood lumber, logs and value-added wood products for clients that span the globe. We are searching for an Information Technology Manager to be based out of the Corporate Headquarters in Maple Grove, MN, to support our multi-site operation. Job Summary: Information Technology Manager As the Information Technology Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of our organization's infrastructure and network systems. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing and maintaining our IT infrastructure to ensure seamless operations, scalability and security. You will lead a team of skilled IT professionals (internal & contractors) and collaborate with other departments to meet the company's technology needs.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Infrastructure Design and Management:</li><li>Develop and implement strategic plans for the organization's infrastructure and network.</li><li>Design and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure network architecture.</li><li>Team Leadership:</li><li>Lead, mentor and manage 2-3 team members of network and infrastructure professionals.</li><li>Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment to achieve department goals.</li><li>Network Administration:</li><li>Lead the configuration, monitoring and maintenance of network equipment and services.</li><li>Ensure network performance and availability meet or exceed defined service level agreements (SLAs).</li><li>Infrastructure Maintenance:</li><li>Perform routine system upgrades, patches and maintenance to ensure system integrity and security, including all backups.</li><li>Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.</li><li>Security and Compliance:</li><li>Implement and enforce security best practices and policies to protect company data and assets.</li><li>Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.</li><li>Vendor Management:</li><li>Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers.</li><li>Evaluate and select vendors for hardware, software and services.</li><li>Budgeting and Cost Management:</li><li>Develop and manage the department's budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost savings and optimization.</li><li>Documentation and Reporting:</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, infrastructure designs and procedures.</li><li>Generate reports on network and infrastructure performance and security.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.</li><li>Proven experience (5+ years) in infrastructure and network management, including 2+ years in a leadership role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of network protocols, security protocols and infrastructure technologies.</li><li>Proven experience in a manufacturing and/or warehousing environment.</li><li>Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.</li><li>Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CISSP are a plus.</li></ul>

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