VP Integrated Solutions

About Duravant:

Duravant is a global engineered equipment company with an over 100-year operating history. Through our portfolio of operating companies we deliver trusted end-to-end process solutions for customers and partners through engineering and integration expertise project management and operational excellence. With worldwide sales distribution and service networks we provide immediate and lifetime aftermarket support to all the markets we serve in the food processing packaging and material handling sectors. Duravants market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation durability and reliability.

As the VP of Integrated Solutions you will have the opportunity to lead and oversee the execution of large-scale customer automation and material handling projects. This is a high-impact leadership role with significant visibility across the organization- ideal for an engineering-minded customer-centric executive who thrives in a dynamic growth-oriented environment.

What you will do:

• Lead Strategic Growth: Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for Duravants 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 measurement of 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:

• Bachelors 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
• Work/life/Wellness programs
• Education & training programs
• Career growth and cross-training opportunities

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

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