Job Description

SP Industries Inc. an ATS company, is searching for a Director IT to join the team.
Provides vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology strategic initiatives, as well as supporting these initiatives in a "hands on manner" across several entities within a publicly traded company. Areas of responsibility include the "full range " of information systems, and leading company-wide efforts to improve the effective use of technology in a cost savings manner for all locations across the organization. This position may require up to 20% travel to support ERP implementations across multiple sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop Information Technology strategy in support of the company's mission and core objectives by researching and evaluating new technologies.
• Lead the implementation from legacy systems to new ERP system.
• Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems to include servers, PCs, operating systems, telephones, software applications and peripherals.
• Effectively manage IT controls to be in compliance with SOX requirements
• Provide expertise and support during system upgrades, installations, conversions, and system hardware maintenance.
• Oversee system development and enhancement and the integration of new systems with existing systems.
• Information systems planning, budgeting, purchasing, and implementation.
• Coordinate and manage all work with IT support vendors, negotiating service level agreements to ensure the agreed targets and standards are met.
• Develop and implement policies, best practices, standard operating procedures, security, and disaster recovery relating to information and telecommunications systems for company's end users.
• Supporting all departments in maintaining policies and procedures in electronic formats and assisting with other electronic document needs.
• Manage and develop IT staff.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. or equivalent work experience, or combination of education and experience required.
• 10-15+ years information technology experience required, Public company experience a plus
• 5-7+ years previous management experience required
• Experience with ERP systems implementations such as JD Edwards or SAP

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Excellent oral communication, listening, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Willingness to share knowledge with team members, superiors, and users.
• Ability to listen to users in a courteous and friendly manner, acknowledge the reality of their problems, translate their descriptions into technical terms, fix the problems, and explain the solutions in terms the users can understand.
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability and willingness to communicate effectively and appropriately in an empathetic and understanding manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HSE
Managers: All managers are responsible for creating a positive safety culture and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. It is the responsibility of each manager to ensure that employees receive regular training regarding health, safety and environmental matters. Each manager is also accountable to ensure that HSE matters are addressed in a timely manner and that compliance with both legislative and corporate requirements are maintained.
Manager responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance
• Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process
• Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained
• Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements
• Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established training matrix
• Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
• Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition
• Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees

Why SP Industries Inc.? The three parallelograms in our logo reflect our core company values: People, Process, and Performance. As part of ATS, Scientific Products leverages the ATS Business Model (ABM) to train, develop, engage, empower, and energize our people to make impactful changes in the organization. Our relentless focus on people is what continues to set us apart as a great place to build a career.

• We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve people's lives
• We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
• We offer 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays
• You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth

EEO and Affirmative Action Statement:
SP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis and takes affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. It is our policy to provide our employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, political belief, pregnancy, citizenship, handicap or disability, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SP's Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
SP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. #LI-Hybrid

Skills Required