IT Section Leader - Topeka

About the role

The IT Section Leader role is responsible for leading the plant IT function to ensure the availability, reliability, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems that support business objectives. This role partners closely with manufacturing leadership, business stakeholders, and global IT teams to drive standardization, operational excellence, and technology innovation across the plant.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the stability, availability, and performance of manufacturing IT systems that are critical to plant operations and business success.
• Drive the adoption of regional and global IT standards, processes, and technologies to improve efficiency, reduce complexity, and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Partner with business and IT leaders to prioritize and implement technology initiatives that support manufacturing and organizational strategic goals.
• Develop a high-performing IT organization by fostering talent growth, knowledge sharing, succession planning, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 5 years of work experience; or at least 10 years experience in IT field/manufacturing.
• Experience leading IT operations and teams within a manufacturing environment, supporting plant systems, infrastructure, end-user services, and shop-floor technologies.
• Proven success managing IT budgets, capital projects, vendor relationships, and technology initiatives while partnering with business and manufacturing leadership.
• Strong knowledge of IT service management, infrastructure operations, and business continuity practices, with the ability to drive standardization, process improvements, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of work experience in IT field or 10 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading IT operations and teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success managing IT budgets, capital projects, vendor relationships, and technology initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of IT service management, infrastructure operations, and business continuity practices.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of ITIL best practices.
• Experience with IT service management tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Flexible work schedule options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Full-time position.