About

Altius Spice & Seasonings Inc. is a full-service company dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients. With state-of-the-art grinding, mixing, and packaging equipment, our production facility located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, ensures high-quality products. Additionally, Altius serves the American market through our distribution center located in Edison, New Jersey. We supply premium spices to various sectors of the food industry, including retail, restaurants, and food manufacturing

Why work at Altius Spices and Seasonings Inc.?

At Altius Spices and Seasonings, expect excellence, open communication, and teamwork. Our values of integrity and agility drive innovation and growth. Join us for a dynamic environment where your voice matters and opportunities for personal and professional growth

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JOB SUMMARY

The IT Director will oversee the technological direction of a food manufacturing company, ensuring that IT strategies align with business goals. Interacting and supporting all departments (accounting, sales, logistics, production, shipping & receiving, quality assurance) his position involves implementing technology solutions to improve efficiency and ensuring the security of the company’s information systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Planning:

Participate in the development and implementation of IT strategies that support the company’s business objectives.
Identify opportunities for technology improvements and cost efficiencies
Collaborate with senior management to align IT initiatives with business goals.

IT infrastructure Management:

Oversee the maintenance, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, networks, hardware, and software
Ensure the reliability, performance, security, and scalability of the IT infrastructure, which includes:
Virtual server environment Multi location, multi node and segmented Wi-Fi networks Segmented network topology VPN connections for remote workers IP Telephone Management of IT Operations:
Ensure seamless IT operations, which includes:
Management of Active Directory Domain Controller
Management of Microsoft license assignment
Sourcing, purchasing, setup of user workstations
Management of data backups
Support production department label printers
Create production labels for container labels

Technology Implementation:

Oversee the implementation of new technologies to improve manufacturing processes, such as automation and data analytics.
Ensure the integration of ERP system and other software solutions critical to manufacturing operations.

Project Management:

Plan, execute and oversee IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope and within budget.
Coordinate with other departments to understand their technology needs and to integrate IT solutions across the company ensuring that manufacturing automation projects conform to company standards

Security and compliance:

Ensure the security of IT systems, protecting against cyber threats and data breaches which includes:

Maintain and update as necessary, cybersecurity tools and methods, plans and procedures, including employee training. Maintain and update physical security system, including access control system
Maintain and upgrade, as required, multi facility video surveillance system
Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Vendor Management:

Manage relationships with external IT vendors and service providers.
Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to ensure cost-effective solutions.

Budget Management:

Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
Monitor and control IT expenditures to ensure cost effective operations and identify cost-saving opportunities.

User Support and Maintenance:

Ensure the provision of reliable IT support to all employees. and ensure efficient resolution of IT issues
Help desk support for day-to-day troubleshooting and software maintenance
Oversee company website, including e-commerce online store

PREREQUISITES

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure and services.
Experience in the food manufacturing industry or a similar sector is highly desirable.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Excellent knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure, and best practices.
Proficiency in managing IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and databases.
Proficiency in IT security and data protection principles/Experience in Cybersecurity Risk Management, including understanding of Cybersecurity Frameworks.
Familiarity with automation technologies and IoT in manufacturing.
Experience with ERP systems, which includes:
Intermediate skills using SQL and Crystal Reports EDI processing, incl. design of processes, mapping, operations Integration of systems, design of interfaces Streamlining, optimization and digitizing of processes
Familiarity with automation technologies and IoT in manufacturing.
Experience with ERP systems, which includes:

Intermediate skills using SQL and Crystal Reports EDI processing, incl. design of processes, mapping, operations Integration of systems, design of interfaces Streamlining, optimization and digitizing of processes

Soft Skills:

Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinking
Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to interact with all departments in a solution-oriented, entrepreneurial, and effective manner.

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