Bell & Evans · 15 hours ago
Director, Enterprise Applications and IT
Fredericksburg, PA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expBell & Evans is a family-owned, premium poultry producer and America’s oldest branded chicken company. The Director of Enterprise Applications and IT is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of enterprise applications and IT systems in manufacturing, quality, and distribution, partnering closely with executives to translate operational needs into scalable technology solutions.
AgricultureConsumer GoodsE-CommerceFood and BeverageManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of Bell & Evans’ enterprise applications and IT systems across manufacturing, quality, and distribution
Partner closely with executive leadership, plant operations, QA, food safety, scheduling, and customer service to translate business needs into practical, scalable technology solutions
Own the performance, integration, and reliability of core manufacturing systems including ERP, MES, WMS, and quality systems that support live operations
Ensure enterprise applications and IT systems meet regulatory, food safety, traceability, and cybersecurity requirements while supporting operational excellence
Evaluate, select, and implement new technologies, upgrades, and integrations that improve efficiency, visibility, and decision-making across the business
Establish IT governance, standards, and KPIs that drive accountability, system adoption, and measurable business impact
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing IT team with clear ownership, strong execution, and a continuous improvement mindset
Oversee documentation, SOPs, and training to ensure systems are used effectively and consistently across operations
Manage IT budgets, vendors, and strategic partners to maximize value, reliability, and long-term scalability
Qualification
Required
8+ years of progressive leadership experience, ideally in manufacturing or production-driven environments
A Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Strong experience leading enterprise applications and integrations that support operations, quality, and distribution
A hands-on, accountable leader who enjoys being close to the business and seeing initiatives through from strategy to execution
A collaborative partner who can translate operational needs into practical technology solutions and communicate clearly with executives and front-line leaders
Experience building, leading, and developing high-performing teams with clear ownership and follow-through
Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and leadership presence matters
Benefits
Exceptional benefits
Company
Bell & Evans
Join Bell & Evans and become part of a proud, diverse family of 1,800 team members who work together every day to produce the best chicken in the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Chirico
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Bracrella
COO
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