Director of Information Technology

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Full-time Regular Management Eden Prairie, MN, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Miller Milling is proud to be one of the top four milling operations in the United States, defined by a clear mission to provide customers with safe, high-quality grain-based products. Founded in Minneapolis in 1985 and strengthened by its partnership with Japan’s Nisshin Seifun Group in 2012, Miller Milling has remained true to its values. The company stands apart not only for its products but also for its strong commitment to sustainability, leading the industry in automation, energy reduction, and innovative initiatives.

Miller Milling continues to invest in technology and practices that support a safer, healthier world.

The Director of Information Technology (IT) leads the technology strategy, operations, and delivery to enable business performance, scalability, and risk management at Miller Milling Company in the US and Rogers Foods in Canada. This role is accountable for aligning IT capabilities with business priorities, ensuring reliable and secure operations, and advancing the use of data and technology across the organization. The Director of IT partners with senior leadership and plant operations to drive continuous improvement, support growth initiatives, and optimize cost, risk, and service levels.

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

• Translate business strategy into IT priorities, roadmaps, and investment plans
• Serve as the primary IT partner to Finance, Operations, and plant leadership
• Provide clear trade-offs between cost, risk, and capability in technology decisions

• Ensure reliable, secure, and efficient IT operations across infrastructure, applications, and end-user support
• Establish and monitor service levels, system performance, and support metrics
• Ensure continuity of operations, including system availability and disaster recovery readiness

• Own the company’s cybersecurity posture, including risk assessment, mitigation, and continuous improvement of the security program
• Implement and maintain security policies, controls, and monitoring processes

• Advance the company’s use of systems, data, and reporting to support decision‑making and operational visibility
• Partner with business leaders to improve system utilization and drive process efficiency
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and automation, to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, decision‑making, and scalability across the organization
• Lead the prioritization and implementation of AI‑enabled and advanced analytics solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, data maturity, and risk considerations
• Own IT financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization
• Manage third‑party vendors and partners to deliver against service, cost, and performance expectations
• Develop and maintain cost‑effective technology investment strategies
• Provide leadership, direction, and development for the IT team, ensuring clear priorities and accountability
• Foster a culture of collaboration across IT and business functions
• Operate effectively in a lean structure, balancing hands‑on involvement with strategic leadership

• Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, networks, and enterprise applications
• Proven ability to align technology decisions with business strategy, cost, and risk considerations
• Experience managing IT budgets, vendors, and external service providers
• Strong organizational, leadership, and decision‑making skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to partner across executive and operational teams
• Experience leading through change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of project management practices

• 10+ years of experience in IT operations, leadership, and project delivery
• Demonstrated experience leading…