Director of I.T.

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for support of the Semblex core business system (i.e. ERP, databases, etc.).

2. Responsible for planning, budgeting and tracking of capital investments related to IT technology and systems.

3. Responsible for the identification, assessment, planning and implementation of the organization’s current and future technology needs.

4. Plan, lead, coordinate and execute information technology implementations.

5. Manage and oversee proposals, projects and related budgets on I.T. related contractors / consultants.

6. Oversee and manage cybersecurity strategy, systems, and operation to protect the organization and operations against network vulnerabilities and threats.

7. Provide support to all team / departments on annual planning activities (i.e. standard cost rolls, royalty reporting, sales forecasts, budget planning, etc.

as outlined on log maintained by I.T. Director.

8. Participate in annual strategic planning activities and annual business planning process.

9. Conduct annual performance reviews, career development plans, and team objectives for the I.T. staff.

10. Provide I.T support for IATF audit, TISAX certification and customer specific requirements as it pertains to I.T.

11. Act as back-up support for I.T team members as it relates to enterprise systems, EDI, ERP, network and infrastructure issues.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline
• 10+ years in an information technology support function
• Technical communication, EDI experience, network experience, command of Microsoft products, knowledge of System IBM midrange systems, knowledge of ERP systems.

Desired Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline
• Epicor / CMS and / or PLEX (ERP experience) experience developing and monitoring department budget, general business acumen.

Manufacturing and automotive industry experience.

Supervisory Responsibility :

Manage up to three direct reports

Physical Requirements :

Physical requirements include : Lifting up to 20 pounds on occasion to handle computer hardware. May include kneeling, twisting, and maneuvering into difficult areas for purpose of hardware re-alignment or repair.

Working Conditions :

• Work is performed in a typical office environment 95% of the time. Full-time position.
• May require some weekend and evening work.

We kindly ask that staffing agencies and third-party recruiters refrain from reaching out or submitting candidates for this position.

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience :

• ERP systems : 10 years (Required)
• System IBM midrange systems : 10 years (Required)
• EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) : 10 years (Required)
• Microsoft Suites : 10 years (Required)
• IT Management : 10 years (Required)
• Manufacturing : 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute :

• Elmhurst, IL 60126 (Required)
• Work Location : In person
24 days ago