Director, Global IT

• Develop Information Technology strategy in support of the company's mission and core objectives by researching and evaluating new technologies
• Lead the implementation from legacy systems to new ERP system
• Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems to include servers, PCs, operating systems, telephones, software applications and peripherals
• Effectively manage IT controls to be in compliance with SOX requirements
• Provide expertise and support during system upgrades, installations, conversions, and system hardware maintenance
• Oversee system development and enhancement and the integration of new systems with existing systems
• Information systems planning, budgeting, purchasing, and implementation
• Coordinate and manage all work with IT support vendors, negotiating service level agreements to ensure the agreed targets and standards are met
• Develop and implement policies, best practices, standard operating procedures, security, and disaster recovery relating to information and telecommunications systems for company's end users
• Supporting all departments in maintaining policies and procedures in electronic formats and assisting with other electronic document needs
• Manage and develop IT staff
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance
• Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process
• Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained
• Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements
• Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established training matrix
• Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
• Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition
• Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees

• B.S. or equivalent work experience, or combination of education and experience required
• 10-15+ years information technology experience required
• Public company experience a plus
• 5-7+ years previous management experience required
• Experience with ERP systems implementations such as JD Edwards or SAP
• Excellent oral communication, listening, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Willingness to share knowledge with team members, superiors, and users
• Ability to listen to users in a courteous and friendly manner, acknowledge the reality of their problems, translate their descriptions into technical terms, fix the problems, and explain the solutions in terms the users can understand
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability and willingness to communicate effectively and appropriately in an empathetic and understanding manner

Public company experience

• Robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
• 401(K) including company match
• Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance