Director of Operations Technology

Charter Manufacturing

. Provide strategic leadership for Charter Steel's centralized Engineering, Automation and Controls organization .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in Engineering, Automation, and Controls, with a focus on driving business performance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety. Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to translate business needs into efficient technology solutions while managing cross-functional relationships.

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Strategic LeadershipManufacturing TechnologyContinuous ImprovementERP SystemsAutomation Systems

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeManufacturing TechnologyAutomationBudgetingPlanningAnalysisReportingTechnical AssessmentTechnology StandardsRoot Cause Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsLeadership DevelopmentCross-Functional CommunicationAccountabilityRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Environmental Management SystemsQuality Management SystemsSafety Management SystemsITILNIST

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for Charter Steel's centralized Engineering, Automation and Controls organization
Partner with Operations, Plant Leadership and Corporate IT to advance business performance across six manufacturing facilities
Build leadership capability, strengthen accountability, develop succession pipelines, and foster a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement
Shape manufacturing technology strategy and align priorities with business objectives
Evaluate emerging technologies and ensure investments deliver measurable value
Establish governance, operating rhythms, performance measures, and decision-making processes
Understand operational needs, influence priorities, and strengthen relationships with plant leadership, Operations, and Corporate IT
Ensure automation and manufacturing systems are reliable, stable, secure, and responsive
Support capital planning, technology standards, vendor partnerships, and sourcing strategies
Promote safe work practices and compliance with Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management Systems
Drive sustainable improvements through root cause problem solving

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology
Ten plus years' progressive leadership experience in manufacturing technology, automation, engineering, operations or a related technical function
Demonstrated experience successfully leading leaders and developing high-performing technical teams
Strong analytical skills with the ability to frame business issues, analyze options, and concisely articulate a course of action to cross functional audiences
Proven business leadership and acumen with solid understanding of the interrelationship of departments in a manufacturing organization, such as purchasing, logistics, production planning, sales, operations, inventory, etc.
Ability to seamlessly move between strategic and tactical technology issues
Passion for Continuous Improvement and supporting growth within a business
Experience with budgeting, planning, analysis, and reporting
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into value added efficient technology solutions
Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, create accountability and drive results across competing business demands
Commitment to culture of safety, accident prevention, and elimination
Experience with ERP and Automation systems
Sufficient technical depth and judgment to credibly lead manufacturing technology, automation and controls teams and effectively assess technical opportunities and risks
Broad knowledge and experience with technology standards (ITIL, NIST)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing
Company-paid life insurance
Disability coverage
Paid time off (PTO)