Director of IT

Don-Lee Distributors, Inc.; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paternity Leave

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Community Appreciation Program

Job summary

West Side Beer Distributing in Romulus, MI is seeking a Director of Information Technology to lead strategy, security, and operations across locations. This hands-on executive role balances project delivery with end-user support, ensuring reliable systems for warehouse, sales, and admin functions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in IT management, experience across multi-site environments, and proficiency with Google Cloud, Azure, ERP and WMS systems, plus scripting in PowerShell, PHP, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field.
• 8+ years in IT management across multiple locations.
• Experience leading distributed teams.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud and Google Workspace.
• Experience with ERP and WMS systems.
• Proficiency with Azure, Hyper‑V, and AD.
• Scripting in PowerShell, PHP and Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT strategies and policies for secure operation.
• Oversee IT infrastructure across locations and ensure uptime.
• Maintain backups, security, and disaster recovery plans.
• Lead on-site help desk and end-user support.
• Manage cybersecurity policies and patch management.
• Develop an IT roadmap aligned with company goals.
• Collaborate with departments for software scoping and integration.
• Work with vendors to resolve complex system issues.

Skills

IT management

Leadership

Google Cloud

Google Workspace

ERP systems

WMS systems

Microsoft Azure

Hyper-V

PowerShell

PHP

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field

Tools

ERP systems

WMS systems

Google Cloud

Google Workspace

Microsoft Azure

Hyper-V

Active Directory

PowerShell

PHP

Python

Job description

Family Owned. Community Focused. Employee Centric.

West Side Beer Distributing is a family-owned, Michigan-based, beverage wholesaler with operations in the Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Metro Detroit areas. We take an employee-centric, community-focused approach in how we do business. And we are looking for team members who share those same values!

West Side Beer Distributing is a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages multiple approaches and points of view. We believe that this creates an atmosphere where everyone, from any background, can do their best work.

"The best word I can use to describe West Side Beer is Family. People feel valued, people feel that they matter. The company is fully making a commitment to them to make sure they love to work at the place they work."

- Tony DePagter, Business Development Manager

West Side Beer Distributing offers competitive benefit packages for eligible, full time employees. We provide a wide array of benefits options to choose from which allows employees to select the best plans for them and their families.

Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Paternity Leave

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Community Appreciation Program

Open Positions

Position:Director of IT

Location: Romulus, MI

Job Id:1233

# of Openings:1

Director of Information Technology Job Description

Department: Information Technology
Reports To: VP of Strategy
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Romulus, MI
Travel Requirement: Occasional
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 45 – 50 hours per week. Afterhours on-call as needed.
Role Overview:
The Director of Information Technology is responsible for the strategy, leadership and day-to-day operation of the Company’s technology environment across multiple locations. This role ensures the reliability, security, scalability and performance of all information technology systems, infrastructure, and end-user technology supporting warehouse operations, sales, customer service and administrative functions. This is a hands-on leadership role that will balance achievement of core objectives with end-user support. The Information Technology team provides support during regular business hours and on an afterhours on-call basis, as needed.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Information Technology (IT) strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure the secure and effective operation of the Company’s IT systems. Manage back-up, security and user help systems
• Oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance of IT infrastructure across all locations
• Ensure preventative maintenance tasks and infrastructure updates are completed with the least impact to daily operations
• Communicate IT priorities, risks, project status, and performance metrics to Ownership
• Coordinate technology upgrades, deployments, and troubleshooting across all locations
• Manage the on-site help desk, ensuring timely and effective support for employees
• Lead, coach and develop direct reports, including establishing clear priorities, performance expectations and accountability
• Provide hands‑on support for critical technical issues and operational disruptions
• Ensure ticket management, issue escalation, documentation, and service‑level expectations are met
• Oversee cybersecurity policies, endpoint protection, patch management, access controls and security awareness
• Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans to protect critical systems and data
• Oversee the technical support and availability of core business applications, including warehouse management systems and ERP systems, as applicable
• Develop and execute an IT roadmap aligned with company goals and operational needs
• Lead the technology projects from planning and budgeting through implementation, adoption and ongoing support
• Collaborate with various departments to support software scoping, integration and troubleshooting
• Work with vendors to resolve complex system technology issues
• Other duties, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field
• 8+ years’ experience in Information Technology Management; including infrastructure, networking, systems administration and end-user support
• Experience leading a team across multiple locations
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Compute management and Google Workspace administration
• Experience with ERP and WMS systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Azure, Hyper‑V, Microsoft domain management and Network Topology
• Scripting and programming experience in PowerShell, PHP, and Python
• Equivalent education, training, or relevant experience may be considered.

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Performance Standards

• Works primarily in an office environment with occasional exposure to a warehouse environment with varying levels of sound and temperatures
• Predominately sedentary
• Requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching (including above shoulder level), throughout the workday; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Operates in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment requiring strong organization, efficiency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exercises sound judgment within established authority levels, evaluates risk before making decisions, and keeps appropriate stakeholders informed.
• Completes work accurately and timely, proactively addresses issues, communicates professionally with internal and external partners, and adheres to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

EEO Statement: West Side Beer Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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