Director, Operational Technology

at Morton Salt in Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running.

We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

The Director – Operational Technology (OT) is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of all OT systems, including SCADA, PLCs, DCS, and industrial communication networks across the organization’s infrastructure. This role ensures seamless integration of technology with physical operations, enhances real‑time monitoring and control, and drives secure, efficient, and data‑driven operations in alignment with corporate goals and regulatory standards.

• OT Strategy & Governance:
  Define and lead the operational technology roadmap to support smart infrastructure, process automation, and system modernization initiatives.
• System Integration:
  Oversee the design, implementation, and integration of SCADA, PLC, DCS, and remote telemetry systems across operational sites.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance:
  Ensure OT cybersecurity in coordination with IT, applying NIST, ISA/IEC 62443, and other standards for system protection and data integrity.
• Digital Infrastructure Modernization:
  Guide upgrades from legacy control systems to advanced, interoperable platforms, including IoT‑enabled devices and real‑time analytics.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination:
  Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, IT, and operations teams to ensure OT systems support operational excellence and digital transformation.
• Performance Monitoring & Reliability:
  Establish KPIs, monitor system performance, and lead reliability‑centered maintenance strategies for critical OT infrastructure.
• Vendor & Project Management:
  Manage external partners, system integrators, and automation suppliers for new deployments, upgrades, and lifecycle support.
• Team Leadership:
  Build and lead a team of OT engineers, and system analysts. Provide technical guidance and develop internal capability.