Senior Director of Information Technology
Lasko Products, an industry leader in providing and manufacturing home environment products for over 100 years, is seeking a Sr. Director of IT. The Senior Director of Information Technology is a key leadership role responsible for enabling Lasko’s business strategy through scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions. This leader will drive IT strategy across manufacturing operations, supply chain, distribution, and corporate functions, ensuring strong alignment with Lasko’s growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation goals. This position plays a critical role in modernizing legacy systems, advancing cloud adoption (Azure), strengthening data and analytics capabilities, and supporting end-to-end business process maturity—including SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning). Key Responsibilities Strategic IT Leadership Develop and execute a multi-year IT roadmap aligned with Lasko’s business priorities, including manufacturing efficiency, supply chain optimization, and customer experience Partner with the ELT and functional leaders to align IT investments with measurable business outcomes Lead digital transformation initiatives, including legacy system replacement (e.g., shipping/logistics), process automation, and AI enablement Establish clear IT governance that reinforces accountability between IT and business process owners Manufacturing & Supply Chain Enablement Ensure technology effectively supports Lasko’s manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and global supply chain Partner with operations, planning, and finance leaders to mature and enable SIOP processes through systems and data Drive system integration and visibility across procurement, production, inventory, and fulfillment Support continuous improvement initiatives with data, automation, and process standardization Enterprise Applications (QAD & Ecosystem) Own and evolve Lasko’s enterprise application landscape, with a strong focus on QAD ERP and its integrations Lead modernization and optimization of core systems, ensuring scalability and business alignment Ensure seamless integrations across platforms (e.g., ERP, BI, collaboration tools, planning systems) Partner with business leaders to prioritize enhancements that deliver measurable value Cloud, Infrastructure & Security Lead Lasko’s transition to and optimization of Azure-based infrastructure and services Ensure high availability and performance across plants, distribution centers, and corporate locations Establish and maintain a robust cybersecurity program protecting intellectual property, operational systems, and customer data Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities aligned with manufacturing uptime requirements Data, Analytics & AI Enablement Advance Lasko’s enterprise data strategy,...