What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Director position at Alcom LLC?
Company Overview:
ALCOM’s impressive growth has been driven by a dedicated team committed to producing the highest-quality aluminum trailers across every category. From our beginnings with a single flagship facility in Winslow, Maine, we’ve expanded to four manufacturing plants across the country. This strategic growth not only strengthens our dealer network but also creates valuable career opportunities, fosters innovation, and enhances our ability to deliver top-tier products with faster turnaround times and lower freight costs
Our team proudly manufactures 160 standard trailer models, covering a wide range of applications—including cargo, personal watercraft (PWC), horse and livestock, car haulers, snowmobile, landscape and utility, ATV, and motorcycle trailers. We don’t just build trailers; we customize solutions, ensuring our dealers receive open and enclosed models tailored to their customers' needs
At ALCOM, we take pride in what we build and how we build it. Our success is the result of hardworking, skilled employees who share our passion for craftsmanship and innovation.
We’re looking for an experienced IT Director who will be located onsite in Winslow, ME to lead our technology strategy and oversee our Genius ERP system to support our engineer-to-order manufacturing operations.
Position Overview
As the IT Director, you’ll be responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and direction of our IT department. You will manage and optimize all aspects of the Genius ERP system, ensure the reliability and security of IT infrastructure, and drive digital transformation initiatives across the company.
This is a hands-on leadership role for a technology professional who understands the fast-paced, detail-driven world of manufacturing.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the company’s IT strategy, aligning technology initiatives with business and manufacturing goals supervising a team of five.
- Oversee and continuously improve the Genius ERP system to streamline quoting, scheduling, inventory, and production management.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, purchasing, and finance to optimize system workflows and reporting.
- Manage IT infrastructure across all facilities, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable systems.
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity standards, backup protocols, and disaster recovery plans.
- Direct IT support and help desk operations, ensuring high levels of user satisfaction.
- Manage vendor relationships, software licenses, and support agreements.
- Lead and mentor IT staff, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Manage IT budget.
- Identify and implement emerging technologies (IoT, automation, data analytics) to enhance production and business intelligence.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 8–10 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with Genius ERP (or similar manufacturing ERP systems).
- Strong understanding of engineer-to-order (ETO) or make-to-order (MTO) manufacturing processes.
- Proven ability to manage complex IT projects and cross-departmental collaboration.
- Experience with database management, integrations, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in custom trailer, vehicle, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
- Familiarity with CAD/ERP integration (e.g., SolidWorks).
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, and modern cybersecurity best practices.
- Prior success leading ERP upgrades or digital transformation projects.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a growing company that values innovation, craftsmanship, and technology-driven efficiency.
- Lead a department where your work directly impacts operations and profitability.
- Collaborative culture with a focus on quality and integrity.
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer:
Benefits effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company-paid employee life insurance
- 401k matching- vested immediately with a company match up to 4%
- 80 hours of holiday pay
- Paid Time Off
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
DISCLAIMER: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.