Senior Director of Operations at nVenia, A Duravant Company Senior Director of Operations at nVenia, A Duravant Company in Stone Park, Illinois Posted in 4 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

nVenia is a packaging machinery manufacturing and service organization widely known to have the widest selection of packaging technology under one roof and is dedicated to providing our distributors and end-users the highest quality product and support. nVenia brings Duravant packaging leaders Arpac, Hamer-Fischbein and Ohlson Packaging together to create next-level packaging equipment integration and innovation. One name, in one location, with one shared focus: our customers and the problems we need to solve.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr Director Operations is responsible for leading and scaling nVenia's operations to support profitable growth. This role owns end-to-end operational performance across manufacturing, supply chain, and facilities, ensuring strong execution across delivery, cost, quality, and safety. This role serves as a key member of the leadership team, partnering directly with the President to strengthen operational discipline, improve performance, and build a scalable operating model capable of supporting a complex, engineered product portfolio.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and own end-to-end operations across Supply Chain, Fabrication/Machining, Production, and Facilities, ensuring alignment with company objectives and growth priorities Drive operational performance across delivery, productivity, cost, and quality through clear accountability, data-driven management, and disciplined execution Oversee manufacturing and fabrication operations, including throughput, capacity planning, scheduling, equipment utilization, and make/buy decisions Own supply chain, planning, and inventory management, ensuring material availability while optimizing inventory levels, turns, and overall working capital Establish and run an operating system with KPIs, reporting cadence, and continuous improvement to improve efficiency, create capacity, and reduce waste Develop and lead a high-performing operations team, including talent development, succession planning, and performance management Ensure safe, reliable operations, including facilities, maintenance, capital execution, and compliance with safety standards

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field required; master's degree preferred 10-15+ years of progressive operations leadership experience with full accountability for manufacturing performance Demonstrated success in high-mix, low-volume and/or engineer-to-order environments with demand and product variability Proven experience leading multi-functional operations, including production, supply chain, and fabrication/machining Deep understanding of fabrication/machine shop operations, including capacity planning, scheduling, and make/buy decision-making Strong financial and operational acumen, with the ability to manage trade-offs across cost, delivery, and working capital Strong knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA) and compliance standards within a manufacturing environment Proven ability to build accountability and elevate performance across teams Why Work at nVenia? nVenia offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax law Paid life insurance and disability insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Optional coverages: Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance 401(k) plan with company match Educational Assistance reimbursement Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually