IT Director
About The Position
The IT Director at Windings Inc. is responsible for leading the company’s technology strategy, cybersecurity program, and enterprise business systems. This role oversees IT infrastructure, compliance initiatives, and enterprise applications supporting a multi-site aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. The IT Director will lead two major strategic initiatives: maintaining and strengthening the company’s CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 compliance posture and directing the evaluation and implementation of a next-generation ERP system. The role also drives modernization efforts including automation, data visibility, and emerging technologies that improve operational efficiency and decision-making. This position can sit at either our office in Eden Prairie, MN or at the main plant in New Ulm, MN
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of IT experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- 3+ years leading IT teams, vendors, or managed service providers
- Direct experience implementing or maintaining NIST SP 800-171 or CMMC cybersecurity controls
- Experience leading or heavily participating in an ERP implementation in a manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting regulated industries (aerospace, defense, government contracting, or similar)
- Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity frameworks, ERP systems, system integrations, and cloud environments.
- Strategic thinking, leadership, technical capability, good communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated skill in learning and applying new software technologies
- Demonstrated skills in coaching and performance management that align department performance consistent with the business needs
Nice To Haves
- CISSP, CGRC, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
- Experience with manufacturing ERP platforms such as SYSPRO, Epicor ERP, Infor CloudSuite Industrial (Syteline).
- Experience implementing ERP across multiple manufacturing sites
- Experience managing ERP implementation partners or system integrators
Responsibilities
- Lead internal IT staff and managed service providers
- Oversee enterprise infrastructure including cloud services, networks, endpoints, and telecommunications
- Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and technology roadmaps
- Own the organization’s CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 compliance program
- Maintain security policies, system security plans (SSP), and compliance documentation
- Oversee cybersecurity architecture, vulnerability management, and incident response
- Ensure protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and adherence to ITAR/EAR requirements
- Lead the evaluation, selection, and deployment of a new ERP platform supporting aerospace and defense manufacturing
- Coordinate ERP implementation across finance, engineering, production, and supply chain teams
- Ensure data governance, system integration, and long-term ERP optimization
- Identify opportunities to improve operations through automation, analytics, and emerging technologies
- Evaluate AI-driven tools that improve productivity and business insights
Benefits
- 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)
- Meaningful retirement contributions
- Work tied to high-performance, high-reliability industries
- AS9100-certified quality environment
- Stable company with 60+ years of success
- Opportunity to grow technical and business skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
