Job ID: MM90038864
Location: Omaha, NE
Category: Executive
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 06/09/2025
Manufacturing Director of IT | $140K–$150K Base Salary + 10–15% Bonus | Onsite in Omaha, NE | Direct Hire
What Matters Most
• Competitive base salary of $140,000–$150,000 annually plus 10–15% annual incentive
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift
• Location: Omaha, NE
• Direct hire opportunity with career growth and leadership impact
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift
• Location: Omaha, NE
• Direct hire opportunity with career growth and leadership impact
Job Description
A $250M premium food manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Director of IT to lead its technology strategy and operations during a period of exciting transformation. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and enjoys building systems and teams. You’ll be instrumental in supporting a modernization effort that touches all aspects of the business—from manufacturing and operations to data visibility and margin optimization.
Responsibilities:
• Lead IT initiatives across infrastructure, data systems, and operational applications in a lean internal structure
• Manage external IT partners, including the organization’s managed service provider
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement scalable system solutions
• Drive system implementations, improve data integration (EDI), and support business objectives
• Serve as a key business partner to leadership, especially in finance and supply chain
• Manage external IT partners, including the organization’s managed service provider
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement scalable system solutions
• Drive system implementations, improve data integration (EDI), and support business objectives
• Serve as a key business partner to leadership, especially in finance and supply chain
Qualifications and Requirements:
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing leading an IT team; food industry experience a plus
• Proven experience leading system implementations and complex IT projects
• Working knowledge of EDI and aligning data architecture to business requirements
• Strong communication skills, business acumen, and ability to lead in high-pressure environments
• Proven experience leading system implementations and complex IT projects
• Working knowledge of EDI and aligning data architecture to business requirements
• Strong communication skills, business acumen, and ability to lead in high-pressure environments
Benefits and Perks:
• $140K–$150K base salary
• 10–15% annual performance incentive
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and time off
• Training, development, and leadership growth opportunities
• 10–15% annual performance incentive
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and time off
• Training, development, and leadership growth opportunities
Your New Organization:
This Omaha-based company is a national market leader in instore bakery products, supplying top retail brands and undergoing significant transformation following a recent private equity acquisition. With three facilities and a legacy of premium baking, the company is entering a new era of operational and technological innovation.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $140,000–$150,000, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
