The Director Manufacturing Technology is a senior leadership position responsible for developing and executing strategic technology roadmaps that stabilize, modernize, and optimize manufacturing operations across all plants. This role will build and lead a high-performing team focused on plant technology innovation, reliability, and alignment with business goals.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
- Please note that we will NOT provide relocation assistance (Candidates are expected to relocate on own 3 weeks from time of offer acceptance).
- Employees are required to report in office 4 days a week / 7834 CF Hawn Freeway | Dallas, Texas 75217 (NO NEGOTIATION).
- This is a direct hire role; We are NOT open to employing through contractor or agency.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Position :
Assess current manufacturing technology infrastructure across all plants and identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for stabilization and improvement.Develop plant-specific strategic roadmaps to modernize technology based on product requirements, operational needs, and future scalability.Build and lead a strong manufacturing technology team capable of executing stabilization and modernization initiatives.Serve as a key partner to plant leadership, operations, engineering, and IT to ensure alignment on modernization goals and implementation plans.Implement standards and best practices for automation, controls, MES, and other manufacturing technologies to drive efficiency and reliability.Oversee critical systems upgrades and integrations, ensuring minimal disruption to plant operations.Lead root cause investigations into system failures or reliability issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.Create governance processes and KPIs to monitor performance, uptime, and ROI of manufacturing technology investments.Act as a change leader, bringing energy and strategic focus to sites undergoing transformation or technology recovery.Establish vendor relationships and evaluate external solutions aligned with modernization needs.Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform long-term digital manufacturing strategy.Builds and supports high functioning, motivating teams.Proactive in identifying and clearing roadblocks for the team.Connects team's efforts with savvy grasp of organizational ecosystem and prioritizes based on business need.Works collaboratively with other function leaders on common goals and solutions that impact both teams.Involved in developing, modifying, and executing company policies that affect immediate operations and may have company-wide impact.Works to develop holistic perspective on the organization, its vision, and its activities.Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives.Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, technique, and evaluation criteria for success.Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.Proactive in identifying and clearing roadblocks for the team.Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning functional area.Performs other duties as needed.Required Experience and Education :
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and / or experience.10+ years relevant experience or equivalent education and / or experience.5+ years of management experience.Competencies :
Developing proven team structure and processes that drive results.Solid understanding of broader organization context and goals.Able to delegate work effectively to team members; ensures tasks are completed without micromanaging.Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations while preserving relationships.Focused on and responsible for their team's productivity and collective impact.Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.Proficient using Microsoft Suite of products.High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.Other Pertinent Job Information :
This employee will be responsible for direct reports.
About Dal-Tile :
Dal-Tile is the largest manufacturer and marketer of ceramic, porcelain, glass and metal tile as well as natural stone, large format slab and countertop products used in residential and commercial spaces across North America.Under its three powerhouse brands — Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean — Dal-Tile leads the industry in both design and product innovation, and is committed to incorporating environmentally-friendly materials, processes, and products throughout its organization.Dal-Tile has more than 9,500 employees in North America and sells its products through a network of more than 300 company-owned sales service centers, stone slabyards and design studios that service a robust network of trade customers. Dal-Tile products are also sold through independent flooring retailers, independent distributors and leading home center retailers nationwide.Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Dallas, Dal-Tile is a division of Mohawk Industries, the leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world.For more information on Dal-Tile and Mohawk Industries, please visit mohawkind.com. For product information, visit daltile.com, marazziusa.com, and americanolean.com.
