About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Site Digital IT Managers to support site IT and OT operations at manufacturing and distribution locations. In this role you will be the primary site-level IT/OT leader for day-to-day operations, incident response, and project delivery — supporting always-on manufacturing systems while driving continuous improvement.

• Lead day-to-day IT and OT operations for a manufacturing or distribution site, ensuring critical applications and plant infrastructure remain secure, compliant, and highly available
• Support incident management, problem management, and organizational change to minimize downtime and restore service quickly
• Integrate digital technologies into the site digital master plan; align local projects with business priorities and measurable value
• Implement and operate scalable IT solutions for network, endpoints, applications, and industrial control systems (ICS)
• Execute local cybersecurity and risk activities: threat identification, defense-in-depth controls, vulnerability mitigation, and local incident response
• Coordinate cross-functional partners (operations, engineering, supply chain, vendors) to deploy solutions and sustain site performance
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of operational best practices (ITIL, project management, documentation, monitoring)

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Who We’re Looking For

This entry-level role is targeted to soon-to-graduate students who can combine technical aptitude with leadership potential and strong communication skills.

• You are graduating in Spring or Summer 2027 with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity or experience with manufacturing IT, industrial control systems, or operations technology
• Understanding of IT operations processes: incident management, change control, and problem management
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure fundamentals: networking, servers, application support, or system administration
• Awareness of cybersecurity principles and the ability to support site-level security programs
• Strong leadership potential, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to work in a fast-moving, startup‑like environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative mindset

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (posted): $85,000 - $122,200 per year
• Total rewards typically include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits; specific package depends on location, role, credentials, and experience
• Additional benefits and details will be shared by the recruiter during hiring

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Location & Work Authorization

• This position supports a physical plant site; candidates should be open to assignment at Confidential Client plant locations across the United States and must be willing to relocate or commute as required.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Candidates requiring accommodations to complete the application or interview process should notify Careertakes so we can coordinate with our client.

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Job Details

• Employment type: Full time
• Level: Entry level
• Job number (client reference): R000157910
• Important compliance notes: Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to nondiscrimination and reasonable accommodation in hiring. Candidates will not be disadvantaged based on unemployment status.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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