Employment Type: Salaried
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT/OT Systems Administrator to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in ensuring the seamless integration and operation of our information and operational technology systems within our manufacturing facilities. As the Systems Administrator for Manufacturing Technology, you will oversee and maintain the technology infrastructure that supports both business operations and manufacturing processes, ensuring that networks, servers, and industrial control systems work together seamlessly. You will support innovation and continuous improvement by implementing new technologies and best practices, troubleshoot and resolve issues that could impact production or data integrity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology solutions with business and manufacturing needs. Additionally, you will safeguard systems against cyber threats and ensure compliance with industry standards, bridging the gap between traditional IT and manufacturing technologies to help Ventura Foods maintain high standards of productivity, safety, and innovation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Management: Oversee and maintain IT infrastructure including servers, networks, and databases to ensure reliable support for manufacturing operations across multiple facilities. This role requires significant domestic travel.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for IT and OT systems, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
• Project Management: Participate in IT/OT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and new implementations.
• System Integration: Oversee the integration of IT and OT systems to ensure efficient and secure operations within manufacturing facilities.
• Cybersecurity: Support the implementation of IT Security systems, tools and policies cybersecurity measures to protect both IT and OT systems from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure all systems and processes comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Process Optimization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes through the effective use of technology.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• A master's degree is preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in IT, with a proven track record of managing IT infrastructure supporting a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge and Skills:

Required:

• Proven experience with manufacturing applications and the integration of PLCs, SCADA, MES, ERP, and WMS systems in complex business environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage daily support and project activities across multiple plants.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving complex technical issues.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to engage and influence senior plant management, executives, and external partners.
• Familiarity with Azure, AWS, OT/IT convergence, and data analytics/AI platforms.
• Certifications in ITIL, PMP, CISSP, or similar are a plus.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Salary Base Range of $149,885.00 - $198,298.80*

*The "base salary range" provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.