IT Director

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Leadership:

- Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives.

- Lead and manage the IT team, providing guidance and mentorship.

- Stay informed about emerging technologies and their potential applications in manufacturing.

2. IT Infrastructure & Software Management:

- Manage and maintain the company's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and servers.

- Ensure the security and reliability of IT systems and data.

- Manage IT budgets and resources effectively.

- SOP Review and Enhancement: Analyze existing Standard Operating Procedures, identifying areas for improvement to streamline processes and enhance project efficiency.

3. Project Management

- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

- Manage IT systems related to production planning, scheduling, and execution most specifically to help lead the implementation of a shop floor data capturing tool.

- Manage data analytics and reporting systems to monitor production performance and identify areas for improvement.

- Manage IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify IT needs and implement solutions.

- Quality Assurance: Oversee project progress, implementing robust quality control measures to maintain high standards of deliverables.

- Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, progress reports, and change requests, alongside updates to SOPs.

- Problem Resolution: Address project-related issues promptly, employing innovative solutions to maintain project momentum and achieve objectives.

4. Security & Disaster recovery

- Implement and maintain robust cybersecurity measures to protect the company's IT infrastructure and data.

- Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities

- Planning for and managing potential IT disruptions or disasters.

- Ensuring that the organization can recover quickly from outages and continue operations.

5. Internal and External Stakeholder management

- Communicating IT matters to senior management and other stakeholders.

- Collaborating with other departments to understand their IT needs and propose solutions which fit the overall business strategy and department's needs.

- Ensuring that IT investments deliver a return on investment.

- Manage IT budgets and resources effectively.

- Budget and Cost Management: Monitor project budgets, expenses, and resource allocation, ensuring projects stay within predefined financial parameters.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field (Information Technology, Computer Science, etc.)

- Proficient in English communication

- Experience leading an IT department as director in a large manufacturing environment

- 10 years of relevant experience of which preferably at least 3 years as IT Director

- Analytical and Technical problem-solving skills. Able to switch between detail and high level

- Strong organizational and leadership skills, adept at motivating and managing teams

- Proficiency in project management tools and software (Experience with SharePoint, Workflows, ERP Implementation, managing vendor relationships IT Project Management Methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)

- Ability to handle pressure, multitask, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.