VP Integrated Solutions
About the role
Duravant is a global engineered equipment company with over 100 years of operating history. We deliver trusted end-to-end process solutions through engineering and integration expertise, project management, and operational excellence. Our market-leading brands are known for innovation, durability, and reliability, serving the food processing, packaging, and material handling sectors worldwide.
What You Will Do
Lead Strategic Growth: Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for Duravant’s Integrated Solutions service offerings across the Americas.
Oversee Large-Scale Projects: Direct and manage complex automation and material handling projects annually, ensuring on-time and on-budget performance.
Standardize Processes: Implement consistent, scalable processes across engineering, installation, and aftermarket service teams.
Drive Data-Backed Decision Making: Apply data-driven decision-making through tracking and measuring KPIs and reporting structures to measure performance and support continuous improvement.
Champion Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Pricing, Installation, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to ensure coordinated execution and optimized customer outcomes.
Build and Develop Teams: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team across multiple operations groups, promoting accountability, innovation, and customer focus.
What You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline preferred)
15 years of technical/field experience, including 10+ years of leading large teams
Strong exposure to material handling equipment, automation systems, and installation/commissioning environments
Demonstrated experience working hands-on in manufacturing, industrial equipment, or engineered to order environments
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-site projects
Experience driving operational excellence, process standardization, and customer satisfaction
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Performance-based incentive plan
Equity Eligible
Paid time off + 10 paid holidays
Additional Information
This position will be based out of our Downers Grove, IL headquarters
Domestic travel up to 15%
Relocation is offered for this position
Sponsorship is not offered for this position