Vice President, Information Technology
- Develop and own the enterprise-wide IT strategy, covering operations, applications, infrastructure, data, and cybersecurity.
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team including Operations, Applications, Cybersecurity, Network/Infrastructure, Help Desk, and Plant Technical Support (7 directs, 11 total).
- Translate business goals into clear technology priorities, investment plans, and execution roadmaps.
- Build and scale an IT organization that is customer-focused, responsive, data-driven, and high performing.
- Serve as a strategic partner to Operations, Commercial, Engineering, Finance, HR, and Plant Leadership.
- Ensure 24/7 reliability and resilience across all manufacturing locations, corporate offices, and remote facilities.
- Oversee enterprise networks, servers, cloud platforms, data centers, disaster recovery, and system lifecycle management.
- Lead the enterprise cybersecurity program, including governance, policy, architecture, monitoring, incident response, and training.
- Implement and maintain compliance with industry standards, customer security requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Own the strategy, roadmap, and performance of enterprise applications, including ERP, MES, Quality Systems, HRIS, Finance, and Commercial platforms.
- Guide application modernization initiatives, ensuring systems integrate seamlessly across plants and functions.
- Oversee application support, enhancements, vendor relationships, upgrades, and governance processes.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Automation to ensure secure, stable connectivity for PLCs, robotics, SCADA, and IoT devices.
- Lead enterprise-level IT initiatives including cloud migrations, network redesigns, ERP enhancements, cybersecurity upgrades, and plant integrations.
- Establish formal project governance, change control, and stakeholder communication frameworks.
- Ensure disciplined prioritization, resource allocation, and on-time delivery of critical programs.
- Build and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost optimization and ROI.
- Oversee strategic vendor partnerships, contracts, negotiations, and performance management.
- Standardize enterprise-wide technology procurement and lifecycle planning.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required; Master’s or MBA strongly preferred.
- 12–15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including responsibility for multi-site manufacturing technology environments.
- Proven success transforming IT organizations and leading both Operations and Applications functions.
- Experience in plastics, packaging, or industrial manufacturing strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success implementing enterprise systems, cybersecurity frameworks, and large-scale modernization programs.
- Strong background in enterprise networking, cybersecurity, cloud architectures (Azure/AWS), virtualization, and ITIL-based operating models.
- Experience with ERP platforms such as JD Edwards, SAP, or similar manufacturing solutions.
- Working knowledge of automation systems (PLCs, SCADA, industrial IoT) and integration requirements on the plant floor.
- Executive presence with strong strategic, financial, and operational acumen.
- Ability to influence senior leaders, shape decision-making, and drive cross-functional alignment.
- Skilled at building high-trust teams and developing strong internal customer relationships.
- Agile, resilient leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments requiring disciplined execution.
- Network/system uptime (target 99.9%+).
- Reduction in critical incidents, improved MTTR.
- Standardized and improved IT readiness across all sites.
- Completion of cybersecurity maturity assessment and mitigation roadmap.
- Reduction in vulnerabilities, improved audit outcomes.
- Implementation of enterprise security governance and controls.
- Improved Help Desk response/resolution metrics.
- SLA adherence across all regions and manufacturing locations.
- Standardized incident, request, and change processes.
- Stabilization and optimization of ERP, MES, and quality systems.
- Reduction in application downtime and support escalations.
- Successful delivery of major upgrades, enhancements, and integrations.
- Development of a 3-year IT roadmap aligned to business strategy.
- Completion of DR/BCP updates and testing.
- Delivery of modernization, cloud, and integration projects on time and within budget.
- Clear org structure aligned to enterprise needs.
- Coaching, capability assessment, and succession planning for all team members.
- Increased engagement, accountability, and performance within IT.
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