Director of Information Technology (Manufacturing)

Job Title: Director of Information Technology (Manufacturing)

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Locals)

Duration: Full-Time

MOI: Face 2 Face

Visa: US Citizen or Green Card

Note- Location must be under 50 miles and recent project should be Manufacturing Domain.

Client need Global IT Manager supporting ERP, MES, infrastructure, Cyber security and plant operations

Note:

• Company was sold to a PE firm
• Braking from a bigger firm
• Need someone from a smaller firm [100-200m in sales]
• This is a stand alone position to start
• One on the applications side and one on the infrastructure side
• This person should have exp with both applications and infrastructure
• MUST HAVE MFR experience
• Must have ERP experience

Core Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Global Governance

• IT Roadmap: Execute a 3-year technology strategy that supports the company’s growth targets and international expansion.
• Global Standardization: Harmonize IT policies, security protocols, and hardware standards across US and international sites to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Budget Management: Manage the global IT OpEx and CapEx budgets, prioritizing investments that drive ROI, automation, and risk mitigation.

2. Enterprise Systems & Data Integrity

• Strategic Business Application Management: Oversee the implementation, optimization and maintenance of the corporate business applications, ensuring they meet the specific fiscal and operational requirements of each global region.
• Business Intelligence (BI): Implement and manage data analytics tools to provide leadership with real-time visibility into production, supply chain, and financial performance.
• Digital Transformation: Identify opportunities to integrate technologies into the manufacturing floor to improve throughput and quality.

3. Infrastructure, Security & Compliance

• Cybersecurity: Establish a robust global security posture, including threat detection, incident response, and regular vulnerability assessments.
• Cloud Strategy: Manage the transition of localized legacy servers to a secure, scalable cloud or hybrid environment (e.g., Azure or AWS).
• Compliance: Ensure data privacy compliance across jurisdictions (e.g., US-specific Federal and State based standards, GDPR in Europe, and PIPL in China).

4. Vendor & Team Management

• Global Support: Lead and mentor a lean internal team while managing third-party Business Application Implementation Partners and MSP to provide 24/7 support for global operations.
• Vendor Relations: Negotiate and manage contracts with software, hardware, and telecommunications providers to ensure cost-efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Experience:

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business Administration. An MBA or relevant Master’s degree is highly preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role within an ETO manufacturing environment.
• Global Reach: Proven experience managing IT operations for a multi-national company, specifically navigating the unique technical and regulatory landscapes of Europe, India and China.

Technical Competencies:

• Deep expertise in ERP systems (e.g., Infor CloudSuite or Epicor Kinetic).
• Strong understanding of network architecture, SD-WAN, and cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of manufacturing-specific tech: MES, PLM, and SCADA systems.

Leadership Soft Skills:

• Cultural Intelligence: Ability to lead and influence teams across different time zones and cultures.
• Communication: A "translator" who can explain complex technical risks to non-technical executive leadership.
• Agility: Comfortable being "hands-on" when needed while maintaining a high-level strategic focus.

Working Conditions:

• Periodic "on-call" availability for critical global system failures.
• Occasional international travel (approx. 10-15%) to audit or set up international sites.
• Ability to work flexible hours occasionally to sync with teams in Europe and Asia.

Rajeev Kumar

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 201-331-7226