Under the motto “Taking action for future generations”, we at Big Dutchman have been conveying our ideas to more than 100 countries for over 85 years – because feeding the world is our profession. Our high-tech farming solutions for proteins and plants make our customers successful and empower farmers around the world to act more sustainably. And no wonder, because whether at our headquarters in Vechta (Germany) or at our locations on five continents: in our family-owned company, more than 3,500 motivated employees provide animal-friendly and sustainable solutions. As a driver of innovation, we never lose sight of the appreciation we have for our team. We enjoy our daily business and take action for future generations together.

Does this sound like the working environment you are looking for? Then join our team as:

IT Manager

Position Summary

We are looking for an IT manager to be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of our computer systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs and timelines as determined in conjunction with our parent company in Germany. You will supervise the implementation and maintenance of our company’s computing needs, including the implementation of SAP. The successful candidate will have improved skills, a proven professional experience and a detailed knowledge of industry’s best practice processes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Help with training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance
• Along with the guidance from Germany, ensure security of data, network access and backup systems
• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time
• Audit systems and assess their outcomes
• Preserve assets, information security and control structures .
• Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness .
• Maintain the integrity and security of the corporate network, servers, routers, hubs and switches.
• Install, configure, and maintain the appropriate software and hardware on all systems, including servers, computers, laptops, tablets, barcode scanners, printers, operating systems, other software, and necessary peripheral devices.
• Lead the internal help desk to provide IT support to our employees in a timely and professional manner.
• Install, diagnose, and repair wired and wireless networks.
• Work with the IT staff in Germany to organize and schedule maintenance, upgrades and backups.
• Maintain logs of repairs, upgrades, and maintenance timeframes.
• Identify computer or network equipment deficiencies and communicate opportunities for improvement to Senior Management.
• Reviews data collected by direct reports and identifies needs or trends. Adjusts activities and resources based on fluctuating internal and external customer requirements.
• Management of phone systems.
• Responsible for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all and maintaining the integrity and security of our network infrastructure as directed by the IT staff at our parent company in Germany.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven working experience as an IT manager or relevant experience
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems
• Expertise in data centre management and data governance
• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation
• Experience with SAP, including implementation
• Advance level in Microsoft tools (mainly Excel)
• High ability to solve problems
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

What is your chance?
You will be part of a dynamic and challenging working environment characterised by flat hierarchies and open and constructive cooperation. Take on exciting tasks in a rapidly growing market and contribute your skills with a lot of initiative.

Let's talk!
Our recruiter is looking forward to getting to know you and will be happy to answer any questions: call +1 616 5824045.

You want to convince us right away?
Send us your detailed application documents, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date.