IT Operations Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Drive Technology That Powers Industrial Performance as an IT Operation Team Lead

Location: Apple Grove, WV | Schedule: 1st shift; 8am to 5pm | Payrate: $45 - $60/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the steel manufacturing industry to hire a dynamic IT Operations Team Lead . This contract-to-hire opportunity (6–12 months) puts you at the forefront of infrastructure, application support, and digital transformation—leading teams that keep critical systems running while accelerating AI and automation initiatives. Your leadership will directly impact operational efficiency, innovation, and safety in a high-performance industrial environment.

What You’ll Do Day-to-Day

You’ll lead from the front—balancing hands-on technical oversight with team leadership and strategic execution:

• Lead and guide both the Infrastructure Team and Application Support Analyst Team

• Partner closely with IT leadership to ensure infrastructure and application needs are met

• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring system reliability, performance, and uptime

• Drive project delivery, including planning, execution, and prioritization of key initiatives

• Play a key role in advancing AI and automation efforts across the organization

• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to maximize performance and growth

• Establish clear goals, manage workloads, and ensure accountability across the team

• Address technical and operational challenges, resolving issues efficiently

• Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement

• Champion and enforce safety practices, ensuring compliance with all policies and standards

What You Bring to the Table

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and application support

• Strong technical knowledge of hardware, software, and network systems

• Proven project management experience with the ability to deliver results

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching and developing team members

• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with a focus on prioritization

• Ability to lead through change, address challenges directly, and drive accountability

• Commitment to maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field

• Experience working in large, complex organizational environments

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Experience supporting or implementing AI and automation initiatives

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to ensuring the stability and evolution of IT systems that support large-scale steel manufacturing operations. Your leadership will not only keep systems running smoothly but also help modernize processes through automation and innovation—making a lasting impact on the organization’s future.

Ready to Lead and Transform?

If you’re a driven IT professional with a passion for leadership, operational excellence, and innovation, this is your opportunity to step into a high-impact role with long-term potential.

Apply today and help build the future of industrial technology.

Pay Details: $45.00 to $60.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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