Lodge Cast Iron · 3 hours ago
Director of Enterprise Technology Enablement
South Pittsburg, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expLodge Cast Iron is a manufacturer of American-made cookware with a rich history of over 125 years. The Director of Enterprise Technology Enablement is responsible for leading enterprise architecture, systems integration, and digital transformation, ensuring technology capabilities align with the company's strategic goals and preparing for major system transformations over the next 3-5 years.
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Responsibilities
Define and own Lodge’s enterprise architecture strategy, including system roles, data domains, integration standards
Establish and lead a systems integration (SI) strategy, including APIs, middleware, data synchronization, governance, and vendor coordination
Lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives (e.g., Shopify POS, Human Capital Management platforms, and digital personalization capabilities), working with internal teams and external partners to design how customer, employee, order, payment, fulfillment, and shipping data flows across Lodge systems
Architect and enable new digital capabilities such as personalized cookware experiences (e.g., custom skillet upload, configuration, and ordering), ensuring seamless integration across commerce, manufacturing, fulfillment, and customer data platforms
Ensure consistent, reliable, and scalable data movement across commerce, ERP, CRM, finance, supply chain, and operational platforms
Serve as the primary technology partner in evaluating, selecting, sequencing, and implementing major enterprise platforms
Develop and execute a 3–5 year technology enablement roadmap aligned with Lodge’s strategic plan and growth priorities
Lead enterprise readiness for major system implementations (e.g., ERP) within a 3–5 year horizon
Prepare the organization across people, process, data, and applications to reduce risk and improve adoption
Partner with functional leaders to define transformation roadmaps, sequencing, and change management approach
Apply lessons learned from prior ERP or large-scale system implementations to inform strategy and execution
Support modernization of legacy processes and applications to ensure the enterprise is prepared for future-state platforms
Own Lodge’s enterprise AI strategy, prioritization, and governance, ensuring AI initiatives are aligned to business strategy and deliver measurable value
Define where and how AI should be applied across operations, finance, supply chain, customer experience, and manufacturing — distinguishing experimentation from enterprise-scale deployment
Establish decision frameworks, guardrails, and success criteria for AI use cases, including ethical use, data readiness, and organizational impact
Serve as the executive point of accountability for AI-related technology decisions, investments, and sequencing across the enterprise
Lead execution of digital transformation initiatives that integrate automation, data, and AI into business processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and decision quality
Partner with the Data & Analytics team to develop predictive analytics and advanced insights that support planning, forecasting, and execution
Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies (e.g., AI, IoT, robotics, digital twins) for applicability within manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial operations
Champion a data-driven culture, driving adoption of digital tools that improve visibility, speed of decision-making, and accountability
Enable digital customer and employee experiences that differentiate Lodge in the market, including capabilities that connect personalization, commerce, operations, and data
Partner with Foundry Operations, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement to apply data science, automation, and process monitoring that reduce scrap, improve yield, and enhance metallurgical precision
Translate complex manufacturing data into actionable intelligence to optimize equipment performance, production consistency, and cost efficiency
Support technology integration within safety, quality, and throughput objectives across foundry and production lines
Provide strategic direction and mentorship for IT, Applications, and Infrastructure teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Position IT as a proactive business enabler and trusted business partner across the enterprise
Coach and develop high-potential employees for future leadership roles
Communicate clear priorities, expectations, and success measures aligned with enterprise goals
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or Business
10+ years of progressive IT, digital transformation, or technology leadership experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting
5+ years in a senior management role leading multi-disciplinary IT or digital teams
Proven success leading enterprise architecture, systems integration, or technology enablement initiatives that delivered measurable business impact
Demonstrated ability to integrate ERP, MES, CRM, commerce, and analytics platforms to enable end-to-end visibility from foundry to customer
Strong understanding of AI, Industry 4.0, data architecture, and integration patterns
Experience preparing organizations for large-scale system transformations (e.g., ERP)
Familiarity with IT infrastructure and cybersecurity management (direct hands-on experience preferred but not required)
Excellent project management, communication, and change leadership skills
Strategic, systems-oriented thinker able to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business outcomes
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Generous PTO
Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and Short-Term Disability)
On-Site Clinic and Fitness Center
401K Match and Deferred Profit-Sharing Program
Quarterly Profit Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Scholarship Opportunity and Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount at Lodge Factory Store and Big Bad Breakfast
Safety, Holiday, and Celebration Events
Company
Lodge Cast Iron
Lodge is America's largest and oldest manufacturer of cast iron cookware.
201-500 employees
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