35504 | Director of IT

3 weeks ago

Leetsdale, United States Brilliant Staffing Full time
Job Description
Job Summary: The IT Director is responsible for leading and orchestrating the digital transformation initiatives within the manufacturing sector. This role involves creating a holistic technology strategy, aligning it with business objectives, and driving the implementation of digital solutions to improve manufacturing processes and overall operational efficiency.
**Onsite just NE of Pittsburgh**

Key Responsibilities:
  • Configure and maintain a comprehensive digital transformation strategy for manufacturing operations that aligns the organization's broader business goals.
  • Collaborate closely with manufacturing units, operations teams, IT departments, and other stakeholders to identify and analyze technology and digital transformation requirements across multiple manufacturing sites.
  • Configure and customize MS Dynamics 365/Greycon or other MES, including from design, workflow automation, and data integration
  • Establish data strategies for collecting, storing, analyzing, and utilizing manufacturing data effectively, including real-time data monitoring and predictive analytics.
  • Ensure that digital transformation initiatives in manufacturing adhere to industry regulations (e.g., FDA, ISO) and implement robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive manufacturing data.
  • Design digital solutions that are scalable, flexible, and adaptable to accommodate growth, changes in manufacturing processes, and evolving business needs.
  • Systems Implementation and Upgrades: Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements
  • Data Management: Develop and implement data management strategies, including data validation, cleansing, and migration, to ensure data accuracy and integrity across systems
  • Translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to understand the technical requirements and scope out modifications and custom development
  • Convert functional requirements to technical specifications and design documents
  • Business Process Analysis: Collaborate with various business units and stakeholders to gather and analyze information.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize costs while enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing operations through digital transformation.
  • Stay abreast of emerging manufacturing technologies and evaluate their potential benefits for the organization, proposing and implementing pilots and proof-of-concepts as necessary.
  • Establish governance models and frameworks to ensure consistent management and oversight of digital transformation projects across manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with architectural standards.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of digital transformation strategies, architectures, roadmaps, and implementation plans.
  • Plant Floor Database management & Network Support
  • Security and Compliance: Work closely with the IT security team to ensure that all implemented solutions comply with industry standards and internal security protocols
  • Assists personnel in all departments as a computer resource
  • Maintain the computing environment by troubleshooting hardware and software; installing upgrades; and monitoring network performance.
  • Investigate, recommend, purchase, and install new software and hardware for Control Room Operation:
    • Plant Floor Monitors
    • Dashboards
    • Work Order Boards
    • Communication
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in enterprise architecture, with a strong focus on digital transformation in manufacturing or industrial settings.
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, Industry 4.0 concepts, Data Streaming, Edge Computing and production workflows.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Project management skills for overseeing digital transformation initiatives in manufacturing.
  • User Training and Support: Provide training to end-users on new or updated systems

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