IT Manufacturing Relationship Manager

About the role

At Element Solutions, one of our business units is seeking a Manufacturing Relationship Manager – Plant IT to support a growing business unit within our Electronics business segment. This role sits at the intersection of manufacturing operations and digital technology operations, directly impacting on the performance, reliability, and compliance of a highly complex, business-critical production site.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main IT interface for the Manufacturing Plant
• Understand key financial, operational, and performance drivers and ensure IT initiatives support these objectives
• Advocate for value-driven digital solutions that enhance safety, quality, performance, and cost efficiency
• Execute the global digitalization strategies
• Define, own, and continuously evolve the manufacturing IT strategy and roadmap for the plant
• Balance global IT standardization with local manufacturing needs in a complex production environment
• Partner with IT delivery teams to prioritize initiatives, manage scope, and ensure reliable execution
• Actively promote the “art of the possible” by identifying how digital technologies can unlock manufacturing value
• Support operational teams by applying structured analysis and problem-solving to critical technology and process issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, safety, productivity, and compliance
• Participate in audits and ensure IT solutions fully support SOX requirements
• Drive improvements through performance reviews, continual improvement, and action follow-up
• Be an active member of both the manufacturing leadership community and the IT teams
• As a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on manufacturing-related digital solutions
• Foster strong collaboration across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and IT teams
• Build strong relationships across the plant while maintaining alignment with global IT stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Process Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 7 years of technical experience, including 5+ years in IT business partnership roles in a manufacturing environment
• OR experience: 5–8 years in IT service management, with at least 3 years in a management position
• Extensive IT leadership experience in business partnering, service delivery, and program management
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to engage and influence senior business leaders
• Normally expected travel is approximately 10-20%, possibly higher for key projects

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative skills to interpret data and create decision-supporting reports/models
• Proven ability to translate complex business needs into effective, scalable IT solutions
• Experience working in cross-functional and multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong analytical, organizational, and root-cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences

Skills

• Technical proficiency in manufacturing systems and processes
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality assurance
• Ability to lead and manage IT projects
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (competitive base salary and performance related bonus plan)
• Benefits packages (health, dental, and vision insurance, Wellness Program, PTO/Holidays, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match)
• Opportunities for career growth
• Innovated work environment
• Perks and incentives such as paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development

Pay

The typical base salary range for this position is between $128,636.00 and $192,954.00

Schedule

Normal work schedule is full-time, with normally expected travel of approximately 10-20%, possibly higher for key projects.