IT Manager Warehouse Systems POST NUMBER: 458190
Job Title: Information Technology Manager – Warehouse Systems
Location: ONSITE in Greensboro, NC
Full Time | Direct Hire
Oversee a local IT team of 3.
*Hands-on IT experience supporting, configuring, or maintaining a Warehouse Management System (WMS) is REQUIRED.
Summary:
Vaco has partnered in the search for an IT Manager – Warehouse Systems to oversee the technology operations that keep a high-volume warehouse or distribution center running smoothly. This role is responsible for maintaining and optimizing the IT infrastructure that powers warehouse automation, robotics, networking, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership, and hands-on systems management—ensuring uptime, performance, and seamless integration between IT and operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage day-to-day IT operations across warehouse systems and supporting infrastructure.
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Provide help desk and application support for a variety of business and warehouse software.
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Administer servers, desktops, network devices, wireless equipment, and handheld technologies.
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Oversee updates, configurations, and maintenance of warehouse technology systems.
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Partner with warehouse operations to identify and implement system enhancements that improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
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Monitor system performance metrics and drive optimization through data-driven decisions.
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Lead or support WMS-related projects, upgrades, and system rollouts.
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Ensure uptime and reliability across all critical systems including automation, robotics, and IoT devices.
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Manage and maintain cybersecurity, data governance, and IT compliance standards.
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Analyze warehouse workflows and support the development of improved IT processes and SOPs.
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Collaborate with external vendors for system support, maintenance, and upgrades.
Qualifications
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8 years of IT systems management experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
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Hands-on experience with warehouse automation systems, robotics, and WMS/WES/MHS platforms.
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Proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, VMware, and virtual infrastructure.
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Experience supporting wireless networks, barcode scanners, and Zebra printing technology.
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Strong communication and leadership skills with experience collaborating across departments.
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Analytical, metrics-driven, and comfortable making data-backed operational decisions.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.