Local IT Manager at Faurecia

Your main mission

• The Local IT Manager is responsible for managing the daily IT operations and local projects to ensure smooth functioning of the site's technology environment. This includes maintaining and supporting the site's infrastructure, such as networks, servers, and end-user devices, as well as ensuring the availability and performance of local applications. They serve as the first point of contact for technical issues, providing timely support and troubleshooting. The role also involves coordinating with central IT teams to implement global standards and initiatives at the site level.

The essential responsibilities and duties:

• Monitor the local IT infrastructure while ensuring the expected availability and security of the systems.
• Provide technical and functional support to first-level site users.
• Ensure the implementation of Forvia’s IT standards, particularly concerning authorized hardware and software.
• Ensure that security updates are effectively applied to the site hardware through cybersecurity indicator monitoring.
• Manage the inventory of IT equipment on-site and anticipate infrastructure and machine replacements.
• Ensure the update of the documentation for supporting the local information system.
• Define and manage the site's IT budget.
• Ensure the effectiveness of IT "backup" modes through regular tests and reporting.
• Provide support for critical applications.
• Participate in raising user awareness about security issues and the use of standard IT solutions.
• Actively contribute to incident resolution and communicate progress to the site.
• Analyze issues to identify root causes and organize associated documentation (QRCI, LLS).
• Support the technical evolution of local solutions and participate in evaluating new solutions.
• Support digital transformation initiatives for the site.
• This position requires on-call and occasional weekend work.

Your profile and competencies to succeed
Qualifications and skills

• Master's degree in IT or significant experience.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in IT operations.
• Manufacturing systems support: Traceability, Manufacturing, JIT, EDI.
• Good knowledge of networks
• Good knowledge of server systems (Windows/Linux) and virtualization
• Knowledge of databases
• Customer service skills (internal/external)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good level of English language