Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Location: Onsite – South Bend, IN

Compensation: $200,000 base + target bonus (executive-level)

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, growth-oriented Chief Information Officer to lead enterprise technology strategy for a rapidly expanding manufacturing organization. This is a newly created role driven by aggressive growth plans, ERP transformation, and automation initiatives. The CIO will serve as a key member of the executive team, responsible for modernizing systems, scaling IT capabilities, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the business.

This role is fully onsite and requires a leader who is equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up their sleeves alongside a small, high-impact IT team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead ERP system selection, implementation, and integration across manufacturing and business operations (Epicor, Plex, or similar systems)
Drive automation initiatives, including plant floor systems, robotics, AGVs, and shop floor IT enablement
Build and execute an enterprise data and analytics strategy to improve visibility, costing, planning, and operational performance
Partner closely with the executive team to align technology strategy with aggressive growth goals, including new sites and revenue expansion
Elevate IT delivery pace, discipline, and execution to match C-suite expectations
Lead change management efforts to improve adoption, data integrity, and cross-functional alignment
Develop, mentor, and scale a small, gritty internal IT and ERP-focused team
Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution as the organization scales

Required Experience & Background

Proven CIO, VP of IT, or senior IT leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial environments
Deep ERP implementation and selection experience, particularly in production, material planning, costing, and integrations
Strong understanding of EDI, APIs, and system integrations
Track record of delivering technology initiatives in fast-paced, growth-driven organizations
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to dive into execution when needed
Experience bridging business, operations, and technology teams
Formal IT education preferred but not required if paired with strong, practical career progression

Desired Leadership Traits

High emotional intelligence and strong executive presence
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving change
Gritty, sleeves-up mentality with a collaborative leadership style
Strong communicator who can influence at all levels of the organization
Passion for manufacturing environments and operational excellence

Additional Details

Industry: Manufacturing Travel: Minimal (<5%), occasional trips to a regional facility Reporting Structure: Reports to the executive team; current IT leadership remains in place and becomes part of the expanded organization Work Environment: Fully onsite; candidates seeking hybrid or remote work will not be a fit

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to build and shape enterprise IT from the ground up during a critical growth phase. The CIO will play a central role in ERP modernization, automation strategy, and long-term scalability as the organization targets significant revenue growth and operational transformation.

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