Director of Information Technology (IT)

Join Our Journey: Director of Information Technology at Millerbernd Manufacturing Company

Since 1933, Millerbernd Manufacturing Company has stood the test of time through innovation, dedication, and unwavering values. We invite you to be part of our story as we embark on the next chapter of growth and technological advancement. At Millerbernd, we believe in crafting not just products, but a legacy. Our Core Values – Respectful and Humbly Confident, Positive Attitude and Solution Oriented, Great Reputation Every Day, Loyal and United, Working Together, and Results-driven – are the heart of our culture and guide us in everything we do.

As our Director of Information Technology, you will drive our technological strategy, ensuring seamless and efficient operations with a strong focus on infrastructure, including servers, hardware, and security, while also overseeing development activities such as report creation, master data management, ERP systems, and some application development.

In-Office Focus with Flexible Options: We value team collaboration and expect daily office presence, while supporting occasional remote work for work-life balance.

As Director of IT, you will lead:

Information Systems Leadership

• Champion Technology: Lead and take key responsibility for all organizational hardware and software, emphasizing infrastructure
• Support Excellence: Oversee the IT help desk, ensuring high levels of support and responsiveness
• Strategic Decisions: Set policies for purchasing and maintaining technology, including Cloud and On-Prem solutions
  
  

Risk Management and Performance Analysis

• Collaborative Safeguarding: Maintain and recover business systems in collaboration with colleagues
• Policy Development: Create policies, procedures, data security standards, and schedules
• System Integrity: Ensure system backups, maintenance, server upgrades, and patching
• Security Measures: Provide high-end firewalling, intrusion inspection, and malware protection
  
  

Financial Stewardship

• Budget Management: Create and manage the IT annual budget and lead AI strategy discussions
  
  

Strategy Development and Integration

• Strategic Vision: Develop and oversee a comprehensive information systems plan aligned with growth targets
• Business Requirements: Determine technology business requirements with leadership, advising on evaluation, ROI, selection, implementation, and maintenance of information systems
• Process Decisions: Ensure systematic decisions on technology make, buy, or outsource options
  
  

Business Systems Enhancement

• ERP Direction: Guide the power user group to leverage ERP and other system functionalities
• Process Improvements: Identify and propose new business process enhancements
• Growth Facilitation: Enable company growth and scalability through systems thinking
• Documentation: Standardize work for users
• Development Vision: Provide vision to the development team to solve business issues effectively
  
  

Leadership and Supervision

• Team Development: Foster a customer service-oriented technology team
• Coaching: Develop the team to grow beyond individual skill sets
• Prioritize Improvements: Use metrics to identify and prioritize improvements
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Analytics, or related field
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience managing or directing an information systems environment that includes ERP
• Advanced understanding of ERP system utilization within a manufacturing environment
• Strong project management skills
• Proven track record in leading strategic initiatives and delivering outstanding business results
• Thorough knowledge of industry trends, database engines, operating systems, servers, and telecommunications hardware and software, with a strong focus on infrastructure
• Understanding of paperless and mobile applications for a manufacturing shop floor environment
• Ability to manage time and work on multiple priorities simultaneously
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels
• Experience in negotiating vendor contracts and managing vendor relationships
• Highly motivated towards solving business needs and improving processes
• Ability to understand the financial impact of business processes
  
  

Join us at Millerbernd Manufacturing Company, where your expertise and our values can create remarkable results together. Be part of a team that respects and supports each other, stays united through challenges, and celebrates success with humility and confidence. Let's build a future we can all be proud of.

Apply Now if this sounds like you! #FormYourFuture