Director of Operations Technology

Charter Automotive; Cuyahoga Heights (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with employer matching

Profit sharing

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Charter Steel is seeking a Director of Operations Technology to lead and develop a centralized team across six facilities. You will shape the technology strategy, partner with Operations and Corporate IT, and drive improvements in reliability and performance.

The role requires 15+ years in manufacturing technology leadership, deep ERP/automation experience, and a track record of building high-performing teams while promoting safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology.
• Ten+ years leading manufacturing technology, automation, or related functions.
• Proven ability to develop leaders and high-performing technical teams.
• Strong analytical skills to frame business issues and options.
• Experience with budgeting, planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with ERP and Automation systems.
• Ability to translate business needs into value-added technology solutions.
• Knowledge of ITIL and NIST standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Charter Steel's centralized Engineering, Automation and Controls organization.
• Shape technology strategy aligned with business objectives and emerging tech.
• Establish governance, operating rhythms, and performance metrics.
• Partner with Operations and IT to improve execution and reliability.
• Lead capital planning, vendor partnerships, and sourcing strategies.
• Promote safety and continuous improvement culture across sites.
• Drive reliability, security, and responsive service delivery.
• Develop leadership capability and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational excellence

Communication

Budgeting & planning

ERP systems

Automation & controls

ITIL/NIST knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology

Graduate Degree in Engineering or Technology

Tools

ERP systems

Automation systems

ITIL

NIST

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!Lead the Future of Manufacturing TechnologyManufacturing technology is a competitive advantage at Charter Steel. We're looking for an experienced leader to shape the future of our centralized Engineering, Automation and Controls organization across six manufacturing facilities.This role combines strategic leadership, operational excellence and technical credibility to improve manufacturing performance while developing the next generation of technical leaders.If you're energized by building organizations, leading leaders and partnering with manufacturing operations to solve complex business challenges, we'd like to meet you.What You'll DoAs Director of Operations Technology you'll provide strategic leadership for Charter Steel's centralized Engineering, Automation and Controls organization, partnering closely with Operations, Plant Leadership and Corporate IT to advance business performance across six manufacturing facilities.In this role, you will:Lead and develop a high-performing organization by building leadership capability, strengthening accountability, developing succession pipelines, and fostering a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement.Shape the technology strategy by partnering with executive leadership to align manufacturing technology priorities with business objectives, evaluate emerging technologies, and ensure investments deliver measurable value.Build an operationally excellent organization by establishing governance, operating rhythms, performance measures, and decision-making processes that improve execution, responsiveness, and reliability.Partner across the business to understand operational needs, influence priorities, and strengthen trusted relationships with plant leadership, Operations, and Corporate IT.Drive manufacturing technology performance by ensuring automation and manufacturing systems are reliable, stable, secure, and responsive while continuously improving service delivery and operational effectiveness.Lead strategic investment and governance by supporting capital planning, technology standards, vendor partnerships, and sourcing strategies that position the business for long-term growth.Champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement by promoting safe work practices, ensuring compliance with Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management Systems, and driving sustainable improvements through root cause problem solving.What Success Looks LikeYou'll thrive in this role if you enjoy:Building organizations and developing leadersDriving accountability and influencing across functionsSolving operational challenges by improving technology reliability and business responsivenessLeading transformational change by building trust across operations, manufacturing and ITAbility to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.The Leader We're Looking ForYou are someone who:Leads leaders and develops high-performing teamsThinks strategically and influences across organizational boundariesBuilds trust and builds strong partnershipsCreates accountabilityBalances strategy with executionBrings sufficient technical credibility to lead expertsHas a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellenceQualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or TechnologyTen plus years' progressive leadership experience in manufacturing technology, automation, engineering, operations or a related technical functionDemonstrated experience successfully leading leaders and developing high-performing technical teamsStrong analytical skills with the ability to frame business issues, analyze options, and concisely articulate a course of action to cross functional audiencesProven business leadership and acumen with solid understanding of the interrelationship of departments in a manufacturing organization, such as purchasing, logistics, production planning, sales, operations, inventory, etc.Ability to seamlessly move between strategic and tactical technology issuesPassion for Continuous Improvement and supporting growth within a businessExperience with budgeting, planning, analysis, and reportingDemonstrated ability to translate business needs into value added efficient technology solutionsDemonstrated ability to establish priorities, create accountability and drive results across competing business demandsCommitment to culture of safety, accident prevention, and eliminationExperience with ERP and Automation systemsSufficient technical depth and judgment to credibly lead manufacturing technology, automation and controls teams and effectively assess technical opportunities and risksBroad knowledge and experience with technology standards (ITIL, NIST)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate Degree in Engineering or TechnologyFifteen plus year’s related experienceBroad experience with ERP and Manufacturing system rationalization, consolidation, and implementationAcquisition and integration experienceExperience leading a multi-site manufacturing technology or automation Experience establishing or significantly improving a functional operating model, including prioritization, performance management and operating rhythmsWhy Charter Steel?This is a rare opportunity to build a critical manufacturing technology organization while partnering directly with executive leadership to shape the future of Charter Steel.#manufacturingtechnology&automation #manufacturingtechnology #industrialautomationWe offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).