First Quality · 11 hours ago
Operating Unit IT Leader
Anderson, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expFirst Quality is a leading company in the tissue industry, and they are seeking an Operating Unit IT Leader for their facility in Anderson, SC. This role involves providing strategic leadership within the IT Divisional Leadership Team, aligning technology initiatives with business needs, and managing IT projects to support the company's growth objectives.
ConsumerHealth CareInformation ServicesManufacturingRetail
Hiring Manager
Adam Rubenstein
Responsibilities
Active member of site Leadership Teams
Participate with business strategy, develop requirements and recommend technology solutions
Develop and implement Operating Unit Business Technology Roadmap
Suggest industry best practices that may be leveraged to provide new business value
Facilitate new project requests, selection and prioritization with the business unit
Develop annual operating unit IT budget and resource requirements to support the business plan
Ensure approved projects are delivered and provide highest value to FQ and the business
Assist in providing proper resourcing and skillsets required for each project
Assist in project change management efforts
Assist in delivery of complex projects to ensure they are on time, within budget and to customer expectations. Manage lower-level projects
Validate new and existing IT services provided to customer are optimal and meet business needs
Resolve open issues with appropriate IT Team and Divisional leadership
Provide feedback to services and capabilities provided by IT
Lead/manage local IT team to ensure needs are being met with an FQE focus
Responsible for customer surveys/satisfaction, service level agreements and IT improvement plans
Represent Divisional/Functional uniqueness requirements
IT Capability Plan
IT process implementations
Business technology solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' Degree in Computer Science or related field
Strong manufacturing environment experience demonstrated project and process management skill set
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with excellent written and verbal communications skills
Strong leadership skills
Ability to manage IT team on a day-to-day basis
10+ years IT experience with at least 2 years in a $500M+ and/or Global Business
Ability and desire to engage with all functions of the Enterprise to understand and articulate the business requirements as well as the IT capabilities and requirements
Fluent in English; second language would be preferred
General knowledge of all IT disciplines and technology platforms
Knowledge of standards and methodology of Project Management Professional (PMP)
Ability to work within a 24/7 environment across multiple time zones
Demonstrated broad knowledge of major aspects of IT operations, including project management, systems development, systems analysis and design, and budget administration, with broad exposure and practical experience in IT management
Knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations
Benefits
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
Company
First Quality
Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Janiak
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-10-07
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