Director of Manufacturing Technology

Austin Powder; Ohio; On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Technology to lead the strategy for manufacturing technology and drive automation, digital manufacturing, and analytics initiatives in its Ohio operations. You will align technology programs with business goals and prioritize Industry 4.0 adoption across plants.

The role requires a strong track record in manufacturing leadership, ERP/MES integration, and delivering tangible improvements in OEE, downtime, and production costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, automation, engineering, or technology leadership roles.
• Experience leading automation, digital transformation, or smart manufacturing initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of ERP and MES integration, Industry 4.0 technologies, and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic technology roadmap for manufacturing and business goals.
• Assess current manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and software to identify improvements.
• Lead implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies including IoT, predictive maintenance, and real-time monitoring.
• Drive automation initiatives that improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT to integrate ERP, MES, and manufacturing systems.
• Utilize data analytics to reduce downtime and improve equipment effectiveness.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Automation experience

Digital transformation

Industry 4.0 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MES integration

Job description

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.Job SummaryThe Director of Manufacturing Technology is responsible for developing and executing the Company's manufacturing technology strategy to improve operational efficiency, product quality, reliability, and competitiveness. This position leads the adoption of automation, digital manufacturing, data analytics, and Industry 4.0 technologies while ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational priorities.Essential ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a strategic technology roadmap supporting manufacturing and business goals.Assess current manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and software platforms to identify improvement opportunities.Lead implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT sensors, predictive maintenance, real-time production monitoring, and advanced analytics.Drive automation initiatives that improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance.Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT to integrate ERP, MES, and manufacturing systems.Utilize data analytics to reduce downtime and improve equipment effectiveness.Lead technology projects, vendor management, and capital planning.Develop training programs and cross-functional teams focused on innovation and continuous improvement.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field.Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, automation, engineering, or technology leadership roles.Experience leading automation, digital transformation, or smart manufacturing initiatives.Strong knowledge of ERP and MES integration, Industry 4.0 technologies, and manufacturing systems.Key Performance IndicatorsOverall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)Downtime ReductionProduction Cost per UnitEnergy Consumption per Unit ProducedReturn on Technology InvestmentsEmployee Technology Training and Certification RatesAustin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.