Director of IT

Kapco, Inc.; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Onsite Wellness Center

Gym Membership

Job summary

Kapco Metal Stamping, a leading Midwest contract manufacturer, seeks an innovative Director of IT to guide technology strategy and execution in a growing manufacturing environment.

You will oversee ERP, CRM, and WMS platforms, drive digital transformation, and lead a high-performing IT team while partnering with business leaders to maximize technology investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field; Master’s/MBA desirable.
• 10–15+ years IT experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of ERP/CRM systems, Industry 4.0, OT platforms and BI tools.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management in a matrixed org.

Responsibilities

• Define IT strategy aligned with business divisions and company vision.
• Lead IT infrastructure, helpdesk operations and cybersecurity for Kapco.
• Oversee ERP (Plex), WMS (Cella), CRM (Salesforce) and related systems.
• Manage vendor relationships and IT operating/capital budgets.
• Drive business transformation and stay current on Industry 4.0 trends.
• Build and lead a high-performing IT team; collaborate with business units.

Skills

IT leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Industry 4.0

Business Intelligence

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Engineering/Business)

Master's degree or MBA desirable

Tools

Plex ERP

Salesforce CRM

Cella WMS

Business Intelligence tools

Job 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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