IT Director: Strategy, Security & Operations

Great Plains Mfg; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota subsidiary, seeks a Director of Information Technology to lead all IT strategy, security, and operations from Salina, KS. You will drive enterprise-wide IT initiatives, partner with Kubota globally, and manage a team to deliver secure, efficient technology solutions.

The role requires strong leadership, manufacturing IT experience, and a track record of implementing complex IT programs aligned with business goals. On-site in Salina with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• 8+ years in a senior leadership role.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing production environment.
• Technical knowledge of programming languages and OS; enterprise backup and recovery; performance-monitoring tools; virtualization; web development.
• Experience in project management, application design and integration.
• Strong knowledge of production, quality and employee management functions.
• Solid experience with business management software (e.g., SAP, ERP, CRM).
• Experience with Windows Server/virtual environments, LAN/WAN networks, and IBMi management.
• Experience with IT Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Understanding of data management and information flow.

Responsibilities

• Communicate IT project costs, value and risk to executives.
• Oversee vendor contracts and maintain provider relationships.
• Partner with Kubota entities on strategy and implementation.
• Develop and monitor IT policies and controls for data security and regulatory compliance.
• Provide end-user support for software and hardware procurement and usage.
• Manage backup, storage, and retrieval operations.
• Develop disaster recovery plans and test regularly.
• Ensure security, reliability and redundancy of IT systems; coordinate with parent company.
• Plan and execute IT-related projects from start to finish.
• Lead development of IT policies, protocols, and standards.
• Analyze infrastructure to assess costs, productivity and upgrade needs; propose improvements.
• Lead IT team in designing and maintaining networks, servers, and related systems.
• Oversee security and audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Hire, train and develop IT personnel; foster teamwork and customer service.
• Promote company values and culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing IT

ERP/SAP knowledge

Windows Server/ virtualization

Network & security

Project management

Data management

Cybersecurity awareness

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP

CRM

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota subsidiary, seeks a Director of Information Technology to lead all IT strategy, security, and operations from Salina, KS. You will drive enterprise-wide IT initiatives, partner with Kubota globally, and manage a team to deliver secure, efficient technology solutions.

The role requires strong leadership, manufacturing IT experience, and a track record of implementing complex IT programs aligned with business goals. On-site in Salina with a competitive package.