Plant IT & Industrial Systems Director

TGG Accounting; Osceola (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Our client in Northeast Arkansas seeks a Director of IT & Industrial Systems to lead IT and OT for a new flat-rolled coil plant. The role requires strong manufacturing IT/OT knowledge, vendor management, and hands-on capability on server and network levels.

You will report to the General Manager and work on-site at the plant and office. Responsibilities include systems integration across ERP, MES, and automation, plus building a scalable technology foundation with cybersecurity, networking, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible IT experience.
• Manufacturing, distribution, steel processing, or industrial automation background strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting ERP and/or MES environments.
• Microsoft 365 and Windows administration.
• Working knowledge of SQL databases.
• Networking: TCP/IP, managed switches, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, Wi‑Fi, and fiber.
• Working understanding of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• REST APIs and system-to-system integration.
• IT/OT network segmentation and manufacturing cybersecurity.
• IP surveillance cameras and VoIP systems.
• Experience managing technology and automation vendors.
• Comfortable working both in the office and on the plant floor.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred; significant manufacturing technology experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Owns IT and OT systems integration for the plant, including production orders, coil and material data, and inventory transactions.
• Troubleshoots APIs, databases, network communications, and system interfaces.
• Develops diagnostic procedures for system and communication failures.
• Documents interfaces, data flows, IP addressing, network architecture, and system dependencies.
• Designs and maintains plant and corporate network architecture, including segmentation between IT and OT networks.
• Oversees corporate IT: computers, servers, Microsoft 365, email, printers, user accounts, permissions, licensing, and hardware inventory.
• Manages vendors for software, controls integrators, and equipment manufacturers; evaluates proposals and ensures testing/documentation.
• Creates a technology roadmap for future automation and software expansion; provides end-user support.

Skills

IT leadership

Manufacturing IT

Vendor management

Networking

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

ERP

MES

Windows administration

SQL databases

REST APIs

OPC-UA

MQTT

Job description

Our client in Northeast Arkansas seeks a Director of IT & Industrial Systems to lead IT and OT for a new flat-rolled coil plant. The role requires strong manufacturing IT/OT knowledge, vendor management, and hands-on capability on server and network levels.

You will report to the General Manager and work on-site at the plant and office. Responsibilities include systems integration across ERP, MES, and automation, plus building a scalable technology foundation with cybersecurity, networking, and