Director of IT

Kacmarcik Enterprises; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K + Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Center

Gym Membership

Job summary

Kapco Metal Stamping in Grafton, WI is seeking an innovative Director of IT to lead technology strategy and modernization in a growing manufacturing environment. You will guide ERP and BI initiatives, scale IT services, and drive digital transformation across the company and its affiliates.

The role requires 10–15+ years IT leadership, a strong background in manufacturing IT, and excellence in communication with business leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering or related field; MBA desirable.
• 10–15+ years in IT; at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, manufacturing preferred.
• Deep knowledge of ERP and CRM systems, Industry 4.0 OT platforms, and BI tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management in a matrixed org.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive IT strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, helpdesk, and cybersecurity.
• Manage ERP Plex, WMS Cella, CRM Salesforce.
• Budget management for IT operating and capital.
• Lead business transformation and technology opportunities.
• Stay current on Industry 4.0 and AI.
• Build and lead IT team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

IT Leadership

ERP & CRM knowledge

Business Intelligence

Industry 4.0 / OT platforms

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Business

Master's degree or MBA desirable

Tools

ERP Plex

CRM Salesforce

BI tools

WMS Cella

Job description

Description

Kapco Metal Stamping is the Midwest's premier contract manufacturer of metal components, trusted by some of the world's biggest brands to make precision metal parts. Kapco's constant investment in modern, state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology sets us apart from other manufacturers in the industry and helps us deliver the highest quality products to their partners.

Alongside our metal stamping, fabrication, welding, and machining capabilities, Kapco has built a lasting reputation for our family culture based upon six core values: Innovation, Attitude, Integrity, Impact, Accountability, and Safety.

Today, Kapco employs over 600 employees across our family of companies, and we are looking to add to our fast-growing team!

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Director of IT - Kapco Grafton, WI

Kapco is looking for an innovative IT leader who has experience implementing emerging technologies in a growing, diverse manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor, providing guidance on how technology can be a catalyst for growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage. We've made significant investments into our ERP & Business Intelligence platforms and this individual will play a critical role in ensuring we leverage, scale & maximize our investments.

Position Responsibilities

• IT Strategy: Understands the unique needs of each business division & translates that into a clear, actionable IT strategy that aligns with the company's overall vision
• IT Infrastructure: Leads the IT shared service, including all IT infrastructure & Helpdesk support operations, as well as the cybersecurity function for Kapco & our family of companies
• IT Applications & Systems: Oversees critical manufacturing platforms such as ERP (Plex), WMS (Cella), CRM (Salesforce) and other platforms to ensure reliability, scalability & data integrity
• Vendor & Budget Management: Manages relationships with strategic technology partners and oversees IT operating & capital budgets
• Business Transformation: Work with leaders across the business to identify technology pain points & maintain a funnel of high impact technology opportunities to address those needs
• Technology Advocacy: Stay abreast of current and emerging technologies in the manufacturing & supply chain space, including areas such as Industry 4.0, Business Intelligence, AI & others
• Team Leadership: Builds and leads a high-performing IT team, fostering collaboration between IT & the business
• Other duties as assigned

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related field; a Master's degree or MBA is highly desirable.
• Experience:10-15+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of database applications in manufacturing, including ERP & CRM systems, Industry 4.o & OT platforms, and business intelligence tools
• Leadership Skills: Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and ability to influence in a matrixed organization

About Kapco Metal Stamping

Kapco is setting new standards for innovation, efficiency, and quality in the metal stamping industry. Our company offers advancement opportunities, a goal-oriented compensation structure, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit Sharing, Vacation, Paid Holidays, an Onsite Wellness Center, Gym Membership and a secure future. If you like what you see...explore more!

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