Director of Artificial Intelligence

Director of Artificial Intelligence

Company Overview:

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing manufacturing organization operating within the CPG space. The company operates in a complex, high-volume environment with significant opportunities for continued organic growth, operational improvement, and strategic expansion.

The organization is seeking an accomplished AI Director to play a critical role in shaping the company’s next phase of growth.

Position Overview:

The Director of AI will be responsible for developing and executing the organization’s artificial intelligence strategy, identifying opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve business performance, operational efficiency, and scalability.

This individual will work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate existing processes, identify opportunities for technological advancement, and lead the implementation of AI driven solutions across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, finance, quality, R&D, and other business functions.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, technical knowledgeable, and commercially minded leader with demonstrated experience translating emerging AI technologies into practical business solutions. This individual must possess the ability to bridge technology and business operations, drive organizational adoption, and deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives.
• Evaluate existing business processes, systems, and workflows to identify opportunities for AI integration, automation, and operational improvements.
• Lead implementation and integration of AI-powered technologies across multiple business functions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and department heads to prioritize AI initiatives based on business impact, feasibility, and ROI.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI for production optimization, demand forecasting, inventory management, predictive maintenance, quality systems, and supply chain efficiency.
• Oversee AI projects from initial assessment to proof of concept through implementation, adoption, and ongoing optimization.
• Partner with IT to ensure AI solutions integrate effectively with existing enterprise systems and data infrastructure.
• Establish performance metrics to evaluate AI effectiveness, productivity improvements, cost savings, and financial impact.
• Drive organizational adoption through cross-functional collaboration, employee training, and change management initiatives.
• Establish AI governance practices to ensure data security, regulatory compliance, system reliability, and responsible technology utilization.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to strengthen the organization’s competitive position.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Significant experience in AI implementation, digital transformation, intelligent automation, or technology leadership.
• Demonstrate success implementing AI-driven solutions that deliver measurable business improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Strong understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, automation, and advanced analytics.
• Experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives and managing projects from strategy through execution.
• Knowledge of enterprise systems, data infrastructure, system integration, and business process optimization.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to evaluate technology investments, develop business cases, and measure ROI.
• Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and organizational change management skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, contract manufacturing, CPG, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, or other complex operational environments strongly preferred.

Additional Details:

• Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
• Health Insurance package
• PTO
• Onsite position located in Tampa