Spherion-Gainesville, GA

Job Title: Director of Information Technology (IT)

Location: Flexible / Multi-site
Travel: Regular travel required (25%)
Reports to: Executive Leadership (CFO / COO / CEO)

Position Summary

The Director of IT is a hands-on technology leader responsible for driving and supporting information technology across multiple manufacturing locations. This role blends strategic leadership with active, day-to-day involvement in systems, infrastructure, and plant-floor technology. The Director of IT will spend time on-site at manufacturing facilities, partnering closely with operations, engineering, and quality teams to ensure technology solutions are reliable, secure, and aligned with plastic injection molding operations.

Key Responsibilities

IT Strategy & Hands-On Leadership

• Develop and execute a scalable IT strategy aligned with business and manufacturing objectives.
• Remain actively involved in system architecture, troubleshooting, and critical implementations.
• Lead, mentor, and support IT staff across multiple locations, providing direct technical guidance when needed.
• Establish and enforce IT policies, standards, and best practices across all facilities.

Manufacturing Systems & Plant-Floor Support

• Provide hands-on support for manufacturing systems including ERP/MRP, MES, and shop-floor data collection.
• Work directly with plant leadership and engineers to support injection molding machines, automation, and machine connectivity.
• Ensure high system uptime and rapid response to production-impacting issues.
• Support traceability, quality, and reporting requirements across all manufacturing sites.

Infrastructure, Cybersecurity & Reliability

• Oversee and actively manage networks, servers, cloud environments, backups, and disaster recovery.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives including risk mitigation, audits, and incident response.
• Ensure IT infrastructure supports 24/7 manufacturing operations with minimal downtime.

Data, Analytics & Digital Transformation

• Drive integration and use of data across operations, quality, supply chain, and finance.
• Implement dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to support operational decision-making.
• Identify and deploy practical, value-driven digital and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Travel & Multi-Site Support

• Travel regularly to manufacturing locations to support implementations, troubleshoot issues, and build strong relationships with plant teams.
• Act as the primary IT point of contact for site leadership during system rollouts and major incidents.
• Ensure consistent IT capabilities and standards across all locations.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role within manufacturing.
• Proven experience supporting multi-site manufacturing environments; plastic injection molding experience strongly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing applications, and infrastructure.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly (25%) to support operations.

Preferred

• Experience with MES, automation, IIoT, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Familiarity with quality systems and customer audit requirements.
• Relevant certifications (PMP, ITIL, CISSP, or similar).

Key Attributes

• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style
• Comfortable on the plant floor as well as in the boardroom
• Strong communicator who builds trust with operations teams
• Practical problem-solver with a focus on uptime and results

Pay: From $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person