Ed Van Wicklen

Director of IT | Manufacturing Technology Leader | Driving High-Uptime Operations, Cybersecurity Modernization & Multi-Site Digital Transformation

Red Lion, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Results-driven IT leader with 25+ years leading technology strategy for a multi-site food manufacturer. Proven ability to align technology strategy with business objectives, lead enterprise-wide ERP transformations, and reduce operational risk through building resilient enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs. Experienced partnering with executive leadership to develop IT roadmaps, modernizing infrastructure, and scaling systems to support operational expansion. Strong background in Microsoft D365 F&O, cloud transformation, data strategy, manufacturing technology environments, and project management. Track record of managing multi-million-dollar OpEx and CapEx budgets in a nationwide operation, chairing executive-level IT governance, and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Experience

  • Meiji America Inc. | D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. (26 yrs 5 mos)
    • Director Of Information Technology
      Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

      IT team leader, driving projects to completion on time and on budget, maintaining a high rate of uptime for our networks and systems, while aligning with our company's strategic plan.

    • Senior Manager Information Technology
      Jun 2014 - Jan 2020 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    • Information Technology Manager
      Feb 2000 - Jun 2014 · 14 yrs 5 mos

  • Senior Technician at Entré Computer Center
    Dec 1995 - Jan 2000 · 4 yrs 2 mos