Director of IT

Job Title

To plan, direct and control the development, installation and maintenance of computer business and scientific application programs, hardware, and telecommunication systems. To develop and establish departmental standards and procedures and assign, direct and coordinate the work of programming and support staff, while providing technical support and direction to senior leadership.

This is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning and implementation of additions, deletions, and major modifications to the supporting infrastructure of the control systems (i.e., ERP (IFS) systems and WAN).
• Act as the Technical Visionary for IT systems development.
• Responsible for strategic planning of IT systems.
• Responsible for developing and promulgating IT policies and standards.
• Oversee the purchasing of all software, hardware, and other IT supplies at the Enterprise level.
• Oversee lifecycle management of systems and software.
• Oversee software licensing compliance.
• Manage manufacturing floor control systems
• Manage all telecommunication accounts and plans for lifecycle changes, including capacity planning and service delivery.
• Oversee software of Quality production lab systems.
• Oversee all help desk activities at the Enterprise level.
• Initiate and implement improvements in all areas of Information Technology.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships.
• Remain at the forefront of emerging industry practices.
• Responsible for on-call after-hours support.
• Lead and develop a senior IT team to acquire the necessary resources and plan to meet scheduled commitments.
• Travel may be required to fulfill duties, which may include international travel.
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or another related field.
• Master of Information Technology Management, highly preferred.
• Fifteen (15) years of proven and relevant experience in manufacturing IT experience. Rubber industry preferred.
• Ten (10) years of senior level of professional, managerial and leadership experience.
• Proven project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with a broad range of responsibilities while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills across all business levels.
• Excellent computer/systems skills MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook). Knowledgeable of Visual Basic, Oracle, SQL, RS Logics and Hyper-Visor.
• Excellent interpersonal, cooperation, collaboration, and team-building skills with ability to interact well with all personality types.
• Experience in managing, coaching, and developing a seasoned team of IT professionals.
• Ability to think strategically and develop strategies and perform commercial analytics.
• Ability to handle personal and confidential information.
• Willing and available to work outside of normal working hours as required to fulfill duties to support Operations, ERP systems and off-line office products.

Additional Information

HEXPOL Compounding Americas (HCA) is an essential early contributor to the global value chain responsible for the safety, quality, and performance of rubber compounding products and components used by original equipment manufacturers across a range of industries. Sectors served include automotive and transportation; building and construction; consumer and healthcare; oil and gas; industrial; energy, wire and cable; and rollers. As a valued HEXPOL employee, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Annual variable bonus plan
• Generous benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program

HEXPOL Compounding Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.