Operations Digital Leader

Post Date

May 12, 2025

Location

Wilmington,
Delaware

ZIP/Postal Code

19805
US
Aug 30, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Project Manager

Req #

KPD-781966

Pay Rate

$48 - $60 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are hiring for an Operations Digital Leader. This role integrates the IT and Operations needs within the manufacturing plant(s) assigned. Partners with plant leadership as well as BU and Corporate stakeholders to deliver and sustain digital capabilities at the plant. Leads the development of plant-level strategy, new project leadership, defining resolutions for incidents and measuring performance.

This is an onsite position. Candidates must live within a commutable distance to the site. Relocation is not available for this role. Candidates outside of the area within the U.S. must be willing to relocate at their own expense to be considered.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Serves as the single point of contact and escalation for all Site Operations Digital Excellence activities

Develops and executes plant-level digital strategy and governance, in alignment with the Corporate strategy, Business requirements and Plant value drivers

Understands plant digital maturity and future improvement vision/roadmap

Identifies, plans, prioritizes, and executes operations digital projects at the plant

Partners with plant leadership to set expectations for service levels and investment commitments

Drives resolutions for plant-level service and infrastructure incidents

Manages the deployment and sustainment of updates to infrastructure and digital operations services

Implements and leads digital skilling programs to ensure plant workers have the necessary knowledge and skills to support digital manufacturing capabilities

Tracks and reports status using existing plant KPIs and their own specialized KPIs

Partners with plant leadership to ensure that change management activities are delivered at the plant

Informs plant leadership about opportunities, enhancements, and issues

Articulates and measures delivered value

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field

10 years relevant experience in leadership or project leader roles in either IT or A&PC/Engineering/Manufacturing Technology that align with the requirements of the position

Experience managing digitally enabled tools and systems in a manufacturing environment (ERP, MES, Supply Planning and Quality Tools, Collaboration Apps, Networking and Cybersecurity)

Experience delivering large change initiatives via cross-functional efforts

Ability to create roadmaps and digital strategy to enable digital transformation at various plant sites

Knowledge of business processes and service delivery with a strong understanding of the integration of business and technology.

Understands IT architecture and system integration

Familiar with Industry 4.0 and digital automation

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Six Sigma/Lean certification preferred

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.