EU remote
Manager IT Support & Manufacturing (m/f/d)
About this role
Mission Brief We are seeking a hands-on Manager IT Support & Manufacturing to lead and oversee end-user technical support operations across both our administrative (IT) and operational/plant floor (OT) environments. In this role, you will act as a hands-on Technical Lead and Service Manager, ensuring fast, reliable, and high-quality technical assistance for office staff, facility personnel, and shop-floor operators. This is a hands-on lead position designed for a senior support specialist or helpdesk lead who excels at troubleshooting end-user hardware, OS environments, peripherals, and software tools while carrying a manager-level title.
You will be responsible for end-user satisfaction, ticket queue management, device lifecycle provisioning, and acting as the top escalation point for user-facing technical issues. Your Role in Our Space Mission: End-User Support Leadership & Operations Hands-on Technical Leadership: Act as the primary escalation point (Level 2/3) for complex end-user support tickets, troubleshooting hardware, operating systems, applications, and peripherals.
Service Desk Management: Oversee support ticket queues, SLA performance, service desk workflows, and issue prioritization across corporate offices and operational/plant areas. User Onboarding & Lifecycle: Manage hardware provisioning, asset intake, user profile setups, workstation deployments, and device offboarding. Vendor Coordination: Work with hardware OEMs, printer/peripheral vendors, and external service providers to resolve end-user equipment repairs and replacements.
Office IT User Support Desktop & Device Support: Provide comprehensive support for Windows, macOS, and Linux (Debian/Ubuntu) desktop workstations, laptops, mobile devices, and office printers. Productivity & SaaS Tools: Help users navigate and resolve issues within core business applications (Microsoft 365, local software, client tools, and videoconferencing systems). Identity & Access Requests: Manage user access creation, password resets, role assignments, and group permissions in Active Directory / Entra ID.
Shop-Floor & OT Support Industrial & Field End-User Devices: Provide hands-on support for shop-floor workstations, ruggedized laptops, industrial PCs (IPCs), touch panels/HMIs, barcode scanners, and label printers. Field-Level Troubleshooting: Assist operational staff and machine operators with local software installation, client application connectivity, terminal software, and physical interface cables. OT Support Coordination: Collaborate with plant managers and machine operators to ensure minimal end-user downtime during operational shifts.