Ecowater Systems LLC

Come join a team where People make the difference!  As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Match only if the following IT functional areas are not a good match for the incumbent: Software Development Management, Data Informatics, Data Management, Infrastructure, Desktop Systems Management, IT Support Management, Business Systems Analysis Management, Network Systems, Computer Operations, Software QA Engineering Management, Information Security Management, Telecommunications Management, IT Vendor Relations Management, Applications Programming Management, Enterprise wide Management, Systems Programming Management, Web Creative Management, or Project/Program (Info Systems) Management for the corporation. Multiple incumbents can be matched to this position. Leads a team of managers. At some organizations, this represents the director level position.

Company Overview

Established in 1925, EcoWater Systems LLC is headquartered in Eagan, MN. The company has two manufacturing facilities in Mississippi. EcoWater has been owned by Marmon Holdings, Inc. since 1981, and today is one of six companies within their Water group. EcoWater is the world’s largest manufacturer of highly engineered, in-home water softening and drinking water solutions. In North America, there are four channels through which the company goes to market including a dealer business, a retail business, a wholesale/trade business, and an e-commerce/Direct-to- Consumer platform.

EcoWater has been owned by Marmon Holdings, Inc. since 1981, and today is one of eight operating companies within their Water group. Marmon Water has an annual revenue of $650 Million, has 22 Business Units, and is located in 12 Countries.

Marmon Holdings is a Berkshire Hathaway company, comprised of 12 groups and more than 180 autonomous businesses with total annual revenue of $12.5 billion. Marmon’s 30,000-plus team members serve diverse industries and markets worldwide in over 20 countries. The 12 groups include Medical, Water, Foodservice Technologies, Retail Solutions, Transportation Products, Rail & Leasing, Electrical, Plumbing & Refrigeration, Metal Services, Industrial Products, Crane Services, and Scott Fetzer.

General Overview

The NA Director of Information Technology (IT) Business Solutions is responsible for the overall management, strategy, and execution of EcoWater Systems’ IT solutions that support and enhance business operations. This role combines strategic leadership with technical expertise to ensure that IT solutions align with the organization’s business objectives and deliver measurable value.

This position oversees technology operations, information systems, and cyber-security across multiple facilities, constantly evaluating them according to established goals and driving toward continuous improvement. With a customer-service mindset and a goal-oriented project-based approach, the NA Director of IT will collaborate with business leaders across all functions to determine and fulfill technology and system needs.

This position is based out of the EcoWater System head office in Eagan, MN, or one of our plants in Iuka, MS or Ripley, MS, with responsibility for information systems, technology, and personnel across all three facilities. The expectation is to be on-site three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

This role supports all levels of the organization and works closely with the executive team to design and build solutions that empower stakeholders across the company to self-serve analytical and operational needs.

Overall ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning and Solution Management:Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for IT business solutions that align with organizational goals.In partnership with business leaders, align IT capabilities to meet the needs of the organization through continuous evaluation and improvement of IT personnel, software, and hardware resulting in efficiencies and reduced overall organizational costs.Drive a customer-service mindset throughout the IT department, building a culture focused on supporting the business and enabling employees to work effectively, while also training and empowering end users to develop skills and knowledge in their applications.

Identify long-term needs for personnel and information systems, and plans strategy for developing systems and acquiring hardware to meet application needs.Recognize new developments in information system technology and anticipate organizational modifications.·Project Management:Direct and manage IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.Contribute to the projects by completing items on the Task List.Utilize project management methodologies to track progress, mitigate risks, and address issues.Facilitate communication and coordination among cross-functional teams and stakeholders.·Operational Excellence:Oversee IT operations, including but not limited to management of corporate business applications, end user desktop/laptop computers and software, network communications equipment, data communications equipment and services, corporate phone communications equipment and software, systems security processes and website compliance and connectivity including meeting or exceeding Marmon’s goals for Bitsight scoring.Establish and implement IT-related policies in coordination with Marmon, Marmon Water, and EcoWater Leadership. Comply with all Marmon IT Standard Practice Instructions (SPIs).Prepare and monitor departmental budgets and IT-related capital expenditure plans.Support and sustain the health of the organization. Develop and retain top talent. Develop and coach employees to achieve maximum potential. Sustain a growth-focused culture of innovation, high energy, and performance.Qualifications, Skills, CompetenciesBachelor’s Degree in IT-related field and stay up to date on the latest IT technology trends.10+ years of experience in IT-related role.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Proven track record of IT/Management experience.Proven ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive projects and competing priorities.Experience planning, implementing, and upgrading systems and service integrations in a growth organization, including ERP, CRM, PowerBI, EDI and WMS, with Epicor experience as a plus.Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships across all functions of the organization.Able to analyze business and IT trends and provide solutions.Results oriented: uses hard work and drive to accomplish quality outcomes.Financial acumen: understands budget management, negotiation, and able to explain through main point communication.Continuous improvement: bring about efficiency through department/organization.Ability to lead and manage projects through influence and collaboration.Working Conditions

Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours but will vary according to special projects, deadlines or other concerns. Occasional travel will be required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Acknowledgement

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.