**Supervisor IT** **Summary** Responsible for the planning and supervision of the NA IT technical team. This includes servers, data, voice and networks, both wired and wireless. **About Linamar Industries.** * We are a company dedicated to the manufacturing, machining and assembly of complete engines and engine components. * Founded in 1982, in Gómez Palacio. ATF 16949 / BIQS ISO14001 ISO18001 * All ILSA employees thrive by acquiring new knowledge. * Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in safety initiatives; we are proud to be a reliable company always seeking continuous improvement. * At ILSA we are a professional, motivated and committed team. **Key Responsibilities** * Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements at the facility's geographic location and: * The Global Operating System (Global Operating System); * Maintain balance between customer, employee, and financial satisfaction by maximizing facilities/departments. * Performance indicators aligned with Linamar’s Success Strategy. * Support and maintain departmental optimization initiatives as established in LPS system requirements. * Comply with department 5S requirements. * Ensure implementation of Linamar IT standards and policies across North America facilities. * Plan, maintain, and supervise network hardware and software, servers, storage, backups, phone systems, and wireless networks. * Ensure network security and efficiency through proper use of servers, storage, firewalls, network architecture, monitoring and control tools. * Optimize networks, seeking maximum availability and best possible response times. * Use appropriate network management tools to monitor operations and resolve issues efficiently. Manage projects according to Linamar IT project management procedures, ensuring timely execution within budget. * Establish annual IT capital and operating expense budgets. * Ensure the team maintains proper hardware and software inventories and licenses, distributing them as needed. * Ensure proper system documentation. * Ensure maintenance of the disaster recovery plan. * Track and analyze trends in ticketing system requests and generate statistical reports. * Ensure applicable SLAs are met at all times **.** * Analyze, troubleshoot, and perform on-site repairs as necessary. * Visit Linamar Europe facilities and provide support as needed. * Supervise and maintain hardware and software updates to prevent vulnerabilities. * Support implementation of new hardware and software. * Train IT staff on network policies and procedures to support end users. * Define, create, and maintain reports, and ensure their proper distribution. * Recommend organizational and process improvements to the team or the IT department overall. * Implement efficient processes to reduce costs and improve IT productivity at Linamar. * Attend training seminars and trade shows to expand knowledge of current and future technologies and issues **.** **Minimum Requirements** * English language proficiency * A diploma/degree from a recognized university or equivalent experience is required. * A university diploma is preferred. * More than 7 years of experience required in the following: * Advanced knowledge of installing and administering the current version of Windows desktop operating system. * Advanced knowledge of installing the current version of Microsoft Office. * Advanced knowledge of administering and implementing the current version of Windows Server operating system. * Knowledge of implementing and administering Hyper\-V server. * Extensive experience with desktops, laptops, and servers (preferably Dell). * In-depth networking knowledge (preferably Extreme Networks). * Experience using a ticketing system. **Desired Qualifications** * A valid network certification is preferred. A valid Microsoft server administration certification is preferred. * **Why Linamar?** * Opportunities to grow your career * Community outreach supporting local and global charitable initiatives and organizations * Social committees and sports teams * Dining services * Benefits exceeding statutory requirements * Respectful work environment We promote equality in hiring, compensation, and professional development * Linamar Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of high-engineered products. With over 61 facilities worldwide including Canada, United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, Hungary, China, Spain, France, Bulgaria, India We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements for this position. Each case is reviewed individually.