IT Director - Manufacturing & Print Production

THE MAREK GROUP; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marek Group is seeking an experienced Director of IT to oversee IT operations in a fast-paced marketing execution and print manufacturing environment. You will balance strategic planning with hands-on IT support acrossoffice and production floors.

Responsibilities include leading network, cybersecurity, ERP/MIS, and marketing tech initiatives, while ensuring uptime, security, and data integrity. This role is predominantly on-site with occasional after-hours support and travel between

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience with at least 2 years in management.
• Experience in manufacturing/print production preferred.
• Strong networking, cloud (Azure, M365), cybersecurity, and data backup knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Excellent troubleshooting and user support skills.
• Familiarity with print MIS/ERP systems and production workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT operations including network, cybersecurity, hardware, software, and telecom.
• Support print production systems, shop floor tech, and ERP/MIS platforms.
• Partner with teams to support marketing tech needs (automation, CRM, web-to-print).
• Administer Microsoft 365, file servers, backups, and remote access tools.
• Manage IT vendors and service providers.
• Develop IT policies focusing on security, uptime, and compliance.
• Provide end-user support and training.
• Plan technology upgrades, system integrations, and business continuity.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency via automation.
• Maintain IT asset inventory and lifecycle.
• Support data analytics/reporting tools and ensure data integrity.

Skills

IT leadership

Networking

Cybersecurity

Azure

Microsoft 365

Data backup

Project management

Communication

Troubleshooting

Shop floor tech

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

ERP/MIS platforms

CRM systems

Print MIS

Web-to-print portals

File servers

Backup solutions

Remote access tools

Job description

The Marek Group is seeking an experienced Director of IT to oversee IT operations in a fast-paced marketing execution and print manufacturing environment. You will balance strategic planning with hands-on IT support acrossoffice and production floors.

Responsibilities include leading network, cybersecurity, ERP/MIS, and marketing tech initiatives, while ensuring uptime, security, and data integrity. This role is predominantly on-site with occasional after-hours support and travel between