Director of Information Technology

MILLER MILLING COMPANY • Eden Prairie, MN

11h • $150,600 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Information Technology (IT) leads the technology strategy, operations, and delivery to enable business performance, scalability, and risk management at Miller Milling Company in the US and Rogers Foods in Canada. This role is accountable for aligning IT capabilities with business priorities, ensuring reliable and secure operations, and advancing the use of data and technology across the organization. The Director of IT partners with senior leadership and plant operations to drive continuous improvement, support growth initiatives, and optimize cost, risk, and service levels.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, networks, and enterprise applications
• Proven ability to align technology decisions with business strategy, cost, and risk considerations
• Experience managing IT budgets, vendors, and external service providers
• Strong organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to partner across executive and operational teams
• Experience leading through change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of project management practices
• 10+ years of experience in IT operations, leadership, and project delivery
• Demonstrated experience leading technology teams and cross-functional initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing environments preferred
• Experience in agriculture or food manufacturing sectors a plus

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategy into IT priorities, roadmaps, and investment plans
• Serve as the primary IT partner to Finance, Operations, and plant leadership
• Provide clear trade-offs between cost, risk, and capability in technology decisions
• Ensure reliable, secure, and efficient IT operations across infrastructure, applications, and end-user support
• Establish and monitor service levels, system performance, and support metrics
• Ensure continuity of operations, including system availability and disaster recovery readiness
• Own the company’s cybersecurity posture, including risk assessment, mitigation, and continuous improvement of the security program
• Implement and maintain security policies, controls, and monitoring processes
• Advance the company’s use of systems, data, and reporting to support decision-making and operational visibility
• Partner with business leaders to improve system utilization and drive process efficiency
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and automation, to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, decision-making, and scalability across the organization
• Lead the prioritization and implementation of AI-enabled and advanced analytics solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, data maturity, and risk considerations
• Own IT financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization
• Manage third-party vendors and partners to deliver against service, cost, and performance expectations
• Develop and maintain cost-effective technology investment strategies
• Provide leadership, direction, and development for the IT team, ensuring clear priorities and accountability
• Foster a culture of collaboration across IT and business functions
• Operate effectively in a lean structure, balancing hands-on involvement with strategic leadership
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards
• Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement

Benefits

• Variable incentive pay in accordance with performance in accordance with an annual bonus plan
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director