IT Director

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an IT Director in West Chester, OH to lead technology strategy, cybersecurity, and day-to-day IT operations supporting manufacturing operations.

The role requires 3+ years in IT leadership and 7+ years in manufacturing IT, with strong network, cloud, and ERP/MRP experience, including PLEX. You will partner with executives to align tech with business goals and manage budgets and vendors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership of IT operations.
• 7+ years of IT experience with manufacturing systems and technology preferred.
• Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, systems administration, and data protection.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; PLEX experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing IT projects, vendors, budgets, and technology implementations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on technical support and problem-solving.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder and speak/read English due to ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s IT strategy, technology roadmap, and annual priorities in alignment with business goals.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, computers, telecommunications, cloud applications, and user access.
• Manage and support business systems, including the PLEX ERP/MRP platform.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives, including access controls, endpoint protection, backups, vulnerability management, and security awareness.
• Develop and maintain incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
• Oversee help desk and technical support activities to ensure timely resolution of employee technology issues.
• Evaluate, select, and manage IT vendors, consultants, software providers, and service agreements.
• Develop and manage the IT budget, including hardware, software, capital expenditures, operating expenses, and vendor services.
• Ensure IT systems and practices comply with applicable cybersecurity, data protection, contractual, and industry requirements.
• Partner with executive leadership, operations, engineering, finance, HR, and other departments to identify technology needs and improve business processes.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Cybersecurity

Vendor management

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / BIS or related field

Tools

PLEX ERP/MRP

Job description

IT Director

Location: West Chester, OH

Pay: $120-$160k

Job Summary:

The IT Director will lead the company’s overall technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and day-to-day IT operations. This hands‑on leadership role will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure, and effective technology solutions that support manufacturing and business operations.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership of IT operations.
• 7+ years of IT experience with manufacturing systems and technology preferred.
• Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, systems administration, and data protection.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; PLEX experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing IT projects, vendors, budgets, and technology implementations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on technical support and problem-solving.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder and speak/read English due to ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company’s IT strategy, technology roadmap, and annual priorities in alignment with business goals.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, computers, telecommunications, cloud applications, and user access.
• Manage and support business systems, including the PLEX ERP/MRP platform.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives, including access controls, endpoint protection, backups, vulnerability management, and security awareness.
• Develop and maintain incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
• Oversee help desk and technical support activities to ensure timely resolution of employee technology issues.
• Evaluate, select, and manage IT vendors, consultants, software providers, and service agreements.
• Develop and manage the IT budget, including hardware, software, capital expenditures, operating expenses, and vendor services.
• Ensure IT systems and practices comply with applicable cybersecurity, data protection, contractual, and industry requirements.
• Partner with executive leadership, operations, engineering, finance, HR, and other departments to identify technology needs and improve business processes.

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