Director of Information Technology (IT)

Director of Information Technology (IT)

Location: Strafford/Springfield MO area

Lead Technology Strategy Across a Growing Manufacturing Organization

Amprod is seeking an experienced and business-minded Director of Information Technology to lead technology strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure, enterprise systems, and digital transformation initiatives across our family of manufacturing businesses.

This executive leadership role is responsible for ensuring technology investments support operational excellence, growth, innovation, customer requirements, and long-term competitiveness. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with strategic business leadership and has a proven ability to align technology with organizational objectives.

If you're passionate about driving innovation, building high-performing teams, and leveraging technology to improve business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As Director of IT, you will:

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide technology strategies that support business growth and operational objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership regarding technology opportunities, risks, investments, and priorities.
• Lead IT budgeting, resource planning, vendor management, and technology governance.
• Ensure secure, reliable, and efficient technology operations across multiple facilities and business units.
• Oversee cybersecurity, business continuity, disaster recovery, risk management, and data protection programs.
• Provide strategic direction for infrastructure, enterprise applications, business systems, integrations, and technology platforms.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to improve processes, productivity, decision-making, and information flow.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives and strategic technology projects from concept through implementation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, automation opportunities, and artificial intelligence solutions that create measurable business value.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing technology team focused on innovation, collaboration, and outstanding customer service.
• Establish clear goals, accountability measures, and development plans for team members.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Significant leadership experience in information technology, digital transformation, or enterprise business systems.
• Experience leading multifunctional IT teams and enterprise-wide technology initiatives.
• Demonstrated success aligning technology strategies with business objectives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or multi-site operations.
• Experience leading ERP, system integration, automation, or digital transformation projects.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, infrastructure management, and data analytics.
• Experience evaluating and implementing emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions.

Key Areas of Expertise

We're looking for a leader with experience in:

• IT Strategy & Governance
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management
• Infrastructure & Network Operations
• Enterprise Applications & Business Systems
• Data Analytics & Reporting
• Digital Transformation
• Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
• Financial & Budget Management
• Vendor & Partner Management
• Organizational Change Leadership

Why Join Amprod?

At Amprod, technology plays a critical role in supporting our manufacturing operations, customers, and future growth. This position offers the opportunity to shape the technology vision of a growing organization while leading impactful initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and innovation across multiple operating divisions.

Travel

Periodic travel to operating divisions, customer locations, trade shows, and industry events will be required.

Physical Requirements

Safety is our top priority. Team members must follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and safety toe boots when in operational areas.

This position may require standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, along with other physical activities associated with plant visits and operational support.