Director of Manufacturing Technology
About The Position
The Director of Manufacturing Technology develops and executes the Company’s manufacturing technology strategy to improve operational efficiency, product quality, reliability, and competitiveness. The role leads adoption of automation, digital manufacturing, data analytics, and Industry 4.0 technologies, aligning these efforts with business objectives and operational priorities. The position assesses manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and software platforms; leads technology projects, vendor management, and capital planning; and works across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT to integrate ERP, MES, and manufacturing systems. It also develops training programs and cross-functional teams focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Performance is measured using indicators including OEE, downtime reduction, production cost per unit, energy consumption per unit produced, return on technology investments, and employee technology training and certification rates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, automation, engineering, or technology leadership roles.
- Experience leading automation, digital transformation, or smart manufacturing initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of ERP and MES integration, Industry 4.0 technologies, and manufacturing systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a strategic technology roadmap that supports manufacturing and business goals.
- Assess manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and software platforms to identify improvement opportunities.
- Lead implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT sensors, predictive maintenance, real-time production monitoring, and advanced analytics.
- Drive automation initiatives to improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT to integrate ERP, MES, and manufacturing systems.
- Use data analytics to reduce downtime and improve equipment effectiveness.
- Lead technology projects, vendor management, and capital planning.
- Develop training programs and cross-functional teams focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
