Director of Operations Technology
Core
Strategic leadership for a centralized Engineering, Automation, and Controls organization across six manufacturing facilities to improve performance and develop technical leaders.
Role type
Director of Operations Technology (Strategic IC + Leadership)
Builds
Centralized Engineering, Automation, and Controls organization
Domain
Manufacturing Technology / Industrial Automation
Required skills
Strategic leadership, organizational development, technology strategy, cross-functional partnership, operational governance, capital planning, vendor management, safety culture, ERP/Automation systems expertise, technical judgment
Preferred skills
Graduate degree in Engineering/Technology, 15+ years experience, multi-site automation leadership, M&A integration experience, functional operating model design
Technologies
ERP systems, Automation systems, ITIL, NIST
Responsibilities
Lead and develop high-performing technical teams and succession pipelines; Shape technology strategy aligned with business objectives; Establish governance and performance measures for operational excellence; Partner with Operations and IT to solve complex business challenges; Drive reliability and security of manufacturing systems; Lead strategic investment and vendor partnerships; Champion safety and continuous improvement culture.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team building