Niagara Bottling
IT Director - AI
Niagara Bottling, Diamond Bar, California, United States, 91765
At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if you want to:Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.Develop lasting relationships with great people.Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.IT Director - AI
The IT Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have extensive and in-depth knowledge of AI that will allow them to identify and prioritize AI opportunities, develop and deploy AI solutions, and build and manage a team of AI experts. This includes building, deploying and implementing AI applications using ML and LLM models, digital agents, pattern recognition applications, etc. The position is responsible for execution of strategy on platforms, partnerships and external relationships (including OpenAI, Google, IBM, etc). They will maintain existing solutions, while providing direction on AI issues in support of information operations and core organization values. They will be directly involved in meeting with client management, project planning, and managing, directing and supervising a team.Essential FunctionsDrives the established Governance to develop and implement the company's AI strategy.Identify and prioritize AI opportunities that support the established Governance.Develop, communicate, manage and implement corporate and divisional strategic plans, schedules, systems, quality, compliance, and budgets and for the development of policies and procedures.Oversees implementation of operational policies and plans and prepares operational strategies for executive leadership’s recommendation and approval.Mentor, coach, and manage a team of AI experts by establishing specific goals and objectives.Collaborate with internal customers on overall AI portfolio strategy as well as specific customer strategy for AI based on business priority and needs, ensuring that AI is integrated effectively across the company.Research and apply the latest AI trends and technologies to Niagara’s strategy.Ensure that the company's use of AI is ethical and responsible.Build trust and rapport within and across groups.Negotiate and manage major AI Vendor relationships (implementation partners and software platform manufacturers) to drive value and performance.Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.Additionally, IT Director is expected to demonstrate:Excellent communication, leadership and collaboration skills.Possesses solid project management skills.Advanced decision making and problem-solving skills.Business acumen, knowledge and professionalism.The following competencies are a must: People Development, Intellectual Flexibility, Technical Acumen, Change Management, Integrated Leadership.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:10+ Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment.10+ Years – Experience in Position.6 Years – Experience managing people/projects.
*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.Preferred Qualifications:10+ Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment.10+ Years – Experience working in Position.10+ Years – Experience managing people/projects.
*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.EducationMinimum Required:Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Transportation, Manufacturing, Computer Science or Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.
Preferred:Master’s Degree in Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experience.
Typical Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Salary $195,652.77 - $273,913.88 / Yearly Bonus Target: 20% AnnualBenefitsView Benefits
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The IT Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have extensive and in-depth knowledge of AI that will allow them to identify and prioritize AI opportunities, develop and deploy AI solutions, and build and manage a team of AI experts. This includes building, deploying and implementing AI applications using ML and LLM models, digital agents, pattern recognition applications, etc. The position is responsible for execution of strategy on platforms, partnerships and external relationships (including OpenAI, Google, IBM, etc). They will maintain existing solutions, while providing direction on AI issues in support of information operations and core organization values. They will be directly involved in meeting with client management, project planning, and managing, directing and supervising a team.Essential FunctionsDrives the established Governance to develop and implement the company's AI strategy.Identify and prioritize AI opportunities that support the established Governance.Develop, communicate, manage and implement corporate and divisional strategic plans, schedules, systems, quality, compliance, and budgets and for the development of policies and procedures.Oversees implementation of operational policies and plans and prepares operational strategies for executive leadership’s recommendation and approval.Mentor, coach, and manage a team of AI experts by establishing specific goals and objectives.Collaborate with internal customers on overall AI portfolio strategy as well as specific customer strategy for AI based on business priority and needs, ensuring that AI is integrated effectively across the company.Research and apply the latest AI trends and technologies to Niagara’s strategy.Ensure that the company's use of AI is ethical and responsible.Build trust and rapport within and across groups.Negotiate and manage major AI Vendor relationships (implementation partners and software platform manufacturers) to drive value and performance.Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.Additionally, IT Director is expected to demonstrate:Excellent communication, leadership and collaboration skills.Possesses solid project management skills.Advanced decision making and problem-solving skills.Business acumen, knowledge and professionalism.The following competencies are a must: People Development, Intellectual Flexibility, Technical Acumen, Change Management, Integrated Leadership.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:10+ Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment.10+ Years – Experience in Position.6 Years – Experience managing people/projects.
*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.Preferred Qualifications:10+ Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment.10+ Years – Experience working in Position.10+ Years – Experience managing people/projects.
*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.EducationMinimum Required:Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Transportation, Manufacturing, Computer Science or Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience.
Preferred:Master’s Degree in Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experience.
Typical Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Salary $195,652.77 - $273,913.88 / Yearly Bonus Target: 20% AnnualBenefitsView Benefits
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