Director of IT Network - Berry : Job Details

Overview Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of 'Always Advancing to Protect What's Important.' Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals. At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit Responsibilities Develop and manage the organization's network infrastructure to ensure reliable and secure IT services. Oversee the design and implementation of SDWAN technology to enhance network performance and efficiency. Prepare and manage the IT network budget, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation. Handle capital expenditure (capex) requests, justifying the need for network investments and managing procurement processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network infrastructure with business objectives. Monitor network performance, implementing improvements and upgrades as necessary. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Provide leadership and direction to the network team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation Establish goals and objectives for the network team. Manage and maintain vendor relationships for the network environment. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience. Minimum of five years experience with network equipment. CCNA, CCNP or related recognized industry certification. Thorough understanding of the OSI network model, Ethernet and TCP/IP networking. Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with network related services. Strong organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Previous experience managing employees Strong Project leadership experience. Experience with evaluation, selection and recommendation of network components and services. Excellent project leadership skills and experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to travel 25-35% of the time. Willingness to learn new technologies and maintain industry knowledge. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (Location US-IN-EVANSVILLE Job ID 2024-25976 Position Type Regular Full-Time Category Information Management Systems Location : Address PO BOX 959