Director, Technology-Operations & Manufacturing

Work Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid or Remote)  

Your Career. Your Impact. Our Future.

At Oregon Tool, Inc., every Team Member drives our success. Your growth fuels our progress, empowering you to take initiative, share your ideas, and help shape what’s next. With a long history of innovation and a pioneering spirit, we’re a global team built on humility, grit, and collaboration – where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. If you’re ready to bring your perspective and thrive in a people-first culture, join us and make an impact.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT:

The Director of Technology – Operations & Manufacturing is a global leadership role responsible for defining and delivering the technology strategy that powers our worldwide manufacturing and operations ecosystem. This leader oversees the product delivery and lifecycle of core enterprise systems—including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Finance, SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning), Order-to-Cash, and Procure-to-Pay processes with a strong focus on SAP-based platforms.

Leading a high-performing team of Business Analysts and Technical Product Managers, the Director aligns global technology capabilities with operational excellence, scalability, and data visibility across regions. The role partners closely with senior business leaders in Operations, Manufacturing, SIOP, and Finance, and collaborates with the Director of Platform Engineering to ensure cohesive development, integration, and data strategies across the enterprise landscape.

THE DETAILS: 

• Develop and execute the global technology strategy for Operations & Manufacturing, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and digital transformation objectives.
• Lead the product roadmap, delivery, and optimization of MES, SIOP, and ERP-adjacent systems (including SAP ECC modules supporting order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes).
• Partner with global business leaders to understand regional operational needs and harmonize technology capabilities across manufacturing sites and business units.
• Manage and mentor a cross-regional team of Business Analysts and Technical Product Managers, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and accountability.
• Collaborate with the Director of Platform Engineering to ensure system performance, modernization, and integration within SAP and adjacent platforms.
• Oversee vendor relationships, implementation partners, and global support organizations for technology delivery and service performance.
• Define and track performance KPIs to measure solution adoption, operational impact, and product delivery success.
• Drive technology enablement for manufacturing analytics and performance insights through integration with enterprise data solutions.
• Monitor emerging industry and SAP innovations to continuously improve manufacturing and supply chain technology maturity.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise technology, including 5+ years in a global leadership role overseeing operations or manufacturing systems.
• Deep experience with SAP ECC or S/4HANA, especially modules supporting manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and order management.
• Strong understanding of global business processes (Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, SIOP, and manufacturing operations).
• Proven success leading global teams and delivering scalable enterprise solutions across multiple geographies.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior business leaders and translate business strategy into actionable technology roadmaps.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and change management skills in complex, matrixed environments.
• Collaborative and effective team player and able to work with teams who are globally dispersed
• Strong commitment to developing talent and fostering global team cohesion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Availability:

• Available to work on site as required by job; eligible for domestic and international travel several times per year up to two weeks’ duration.

At Oregon Tool, we provide a reasonable, good-faith estimate of the compensation range for this role of $180,000 to $215,000 + bonus. Final offers are based on various factors such as experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. This range may vary based on geographic location where the position is filled, and most new hires are not typically hired at the top of the range.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period) 
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Retirement Savings Plus Plan*
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service 
• Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year 
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Global company with small company feel 
• Casual work attire 

*Based on geographic location and company performance.

WHO WE ARE: 

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting tool platform. At Oregon Tool, it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive people-first culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our Team Members, customers, and communities. We welcome applications from all skilled individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: https://www.oregontool.com.

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law. 

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment. 

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