IT Director

Oberweis Dairy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of IT to lead our technology strategy and drive business growth through innovative solutions.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute IT and engineering strategies aligned with business objectives, focusing on cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operational excellence.
• Operational Oversight: Lead day-to-day technology and engineering operations, including application support, incident management, and problem resolution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior leadership and various departments to ensure business and technology alignment, including infrastructure, application development, and engineering practices.
• Project Delivery: Manage large-scale projects, including ERP implementations, system integrations, and technology upgrades, ensuring on-time and budget completion.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative culture of continuous learning, career growth, and knowledge sharing.
• Financial Management: Oversee budgeting and resource allocation for technology initiatives and engineering projects, optimizing cost and performance.
• Vendor & Relationship Management: Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness, service quality, and successful integration of systems and technologies.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance: Lead incident response, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Innovation & Growth: Drive innovation by implementing cutting-edge technologies, contributing to business development by supporting proposals and strategic recommendations.

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications in Agile, Six Sigma, or PMP are a plus.
• Leadership Experience: 10+ years in IT operations or related areas, with demonstrated success teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Technology Expertise: Experience with cloud-based ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics is a plus. A strong understanding of B2B/B2C and EDI solutions.
• Financial Acumen: Proven success managing budgets, financial planning, and driving ROI through strategic technology implementations.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Experience managing third-party vendor relationships, including contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and service integration.

• Operational Excellence: Achievement of business objectives through efficient technology and engineering operations.
• Innovation & Growth: Successful implementation of innovative technology solutions that drive business growth and operational scalability.
• Team Development: Leadership in creating high-performing, collaborative, and agile teams that deliver impactful results.

• Reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will work primarily out of the North Aurora office.

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Vacation and holidays