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**About Craftsmen Industries**
Craftsmen Industries custom manufactures unique specialty trailers and
vehicles and large format printed elements for experiential marketing
and industrial solutions for brands across the industry spectrum
including Boeing, PepsiCo, and Anheuser-Busch. We pride ourselves on
creating our products fully in-house from initial design and engineering
to fabrication and the finishing touches of graphics and paint.
Our Craftsmen team includes one subsidiary, Schantz Manufacturing.
Schantz focuses on custom manufacturing of concession trailers for the
fair and festival industry.
Guided by our values, we BUILD by helping bring ideas to life in a
dynamic and collaborative environment and we\'re looking for talented
individuals to grow with us!
- What Do We Offer?**
- Competitive compensation.
- Career development opportunities.
- Benefits including but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision.
- 401(k) Match and much more!
- Position Title:*IT Manager***
- Location:**St. Charles, MO
Position Summary
The Information Technology (IT) Manager provides strategic leadership
and hands-on management of the company\'s technology infrastructure,
data systems, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications across three
locations. This position is responsible for aligning technology
initiatives with business goals, driving digital transformation, and
ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of all IT systems.
The IT Manager oversees infrastructure, software maintenance, data
management, report development, light workflow development, and support
operations while leading a team of IT professionals.
Primary Responsibilities
**Leadership & Strategy**
- Develop and execute the organization\'s IT roadmap to support
operational efficiency, growth, and innovation.
- Lead and mentor IT staff, fostering a culture of accountability,
collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee IT budgets, procurement, vendor management, and technology
investments.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoption to
maintain a competitive advantage.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, data privacy regulations,
and industry best practices.
**Systems & Infrastructure Management**
- Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of databases,
and enterprise software.
- Manage data centers, providers, virtual environments (VMware,
Hyper-V), and cloud infrastructure (Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365).
- Maintain and enhance IT security frameworks, including firewalls,
patch management, and access controls.
- Ensure system uptime, reliability, and disaster recovery readiness
in collaboration with third-party providers.
- Supervise network design, organization, and monitoring across all
facilities.
**Database & Application Management**
- Install, configure, and upgrade database tools and processes.
- Administer Microsoft SQL Server databases - monitoring performance,
implementing tuning, overseeing security, and performing some backup
and recovery operations.
- Design and implement schemas, tables, indexes, and stored procedures
to support enterprise applications.
- Collaborate with developers and analysts to optimize queries and
ensure seamless application integration.
- Ensure & oversee database-related compliance, patching, and
documentation of policies, procedures, and standards.
**Business Systems & Automation**
- Oversee implementation and integration of enterprise systems
including Microsoft Dynamics GP, Cyrious Control, and other
line-of-business applications.
- Lead automation and process-improvement initiatives using Microsoft
Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).
- Design, build, and maintain reports and dashboards in Power BI,
Crystal Reports, and SSRS.
- Manage the development of automated workflows and RPA (Robotic
Process Automation) solutions to increase efficiency.
- Leverage Virtual Basic and SQL scripting to support custom reporting
and legacy applications.
**Security, Backup, Disaster Recovery**
- Implements, maintains, and ensures third-party provider backup and
recovery strategies, including disaster recovery testing.
- Ensure system compliance with cybersecurity policies, encryption
standards, and access management protocols.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to meet compliance
standards.
**Cross-Departmental Collaboration**
Partner with department heads to identify technological needs and
develop solutions that improve business processes.
Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical staff and
executive leadership.
