What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Information Technology - (On-Site) position at Trans-Matic Mfg Inc?
The Director of Information Technology will have responsibility for oversight and leadership of IT, network, and communication systems. This includes administering the computerized manufacturing and network (hardware and software) systems for multi-plant operation. This person will also have responsibility for administering all telecommunication equipment and services.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the IT Department, including:
- Provide leadership and management of the IT team by conducting meetings, providing training, assistance, and follow-through.
- Define roles and responsibilities within the IT department.
- Develop and manage the IT department budget.
- Act as key liaison between IT and other departments, including 3rd party contractors/suppliers.
- Develop and execute the organization’s IT strategy (short-term and long-term).
- Drive enterprise-wide digital transformation, modernization, and cybersecurity resiliency efforts.
- Lead incident response and disaster recovery planning.
- Establish and maintain security protocols to protect company data and systems.
- Manage third-party vendors, contracts, and service-level agreements.
- Ensure internal/external audits and reviews are performed and passed.
- Manage the company’s IT, software, hardware, network, and communications systems, including:
- Oversee all IT systems, networks, and infrastructure to ensure performance, reliability, scalability, and licensing.
- Evaluate, negotiate, and implement cost-effective technology solutions for equipment and communications.
- Plan and lead IT projects such as system upgrades, migrations, or new implementations.
- Monitor system performance and resolve issues proactively.
- Inventory IT hardware/software and license management.
- Daily, weekly, and monthly back-ups, including testing Disaster Recovery and Incident Response plans.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- Seven years’ minimum experience in administering or managing information systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science (CS) or management information systems (MIS) or equivalent.
- Detail-oriented with a high regard for accuracy.
- Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to establish strong vendor relationships.
- Ability to manage others.
- Strong sense of self-initiative and ability to work independently.
- Familiarity with various IT software, hardware, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with bar coding and radio frequency systems.
- Familiarity with telecommunication services.
- Registered as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).
