IT Director-Manufacturing & ERP

This is an exciting opportunity to join a best-in-class manufacturer within a niche industry poised for significant growth. With a new leadership team driving transformation, the company is focused on capturing a greater share of a $1 billion market while building the foundation for long-term success. As the organization hires its first full-time IT Director, this leader will play a critical role in modernizing technology, aligning systems with business objectives, and supporting the company’s 2026 goals centered on three strategic pillars:
Operational Excellence, Innovation with Purpose, and Profitability & Growth. The IT Director will be instrumental in advancing key initiatives including cost optimization, lead-time reduction, and an ERP upgrade designed to unify processes and deliver greater efficiency across the enterprise.

• Develop and own the enterprise business systems roadmap aligned with company growth and strategic priorities.
• Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of core systems (ERP, WMS, CRM, eCommerce, analytics).
• Establish governance frameworks that balance scalability, risk, and cost efficiency.
• Drive ongoing system optimization, process improvement, and user adoption through key performance metrics.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline operations and enhance efficiency through technology.

• Oversee the company’s IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, cloud services, and endpoints.
• Maintain system uptime, performance benchmarks, and robust disaster recovery capabilities.
• Manage cloud architecture and licensing, optimizing for both performance and cost.
• Lead vendor management, contract negotiations, and lifecycle management for all IT assets.

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing IT team; set clear goals and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team and department heads to align technology initiatives with business strategy.
• Lead change management processes, including stakeholder communication, training, and adoption planning.
• Foster effective communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Evaluate new technologies for potential business applications and competitive advantage.
• Lead proofs of concept and pilot programs for emerging tools or solutions.
• Provide thought leadership on technology trends and innovation strategies.

• Deep expertise in ERP, WMS, CRM, eCommerce, and business intelligence systems.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strategic and analytical thinking with proven project and change management experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage multi-million-dollar IT budgets.
• Proven ability to deliver technology-driven business transformation.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field (MBA/Master’s preferred).

10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 6+ years in IT leadership roles within mid-market or growth-stage organizations.

8+ years managing enterprise business systems in manufacturing, distribution, or related industries.

Strong record of driving operational efficiency and supporting rapid business growth.