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. Duravant’s 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 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 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:
- 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
- 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related discipline)
- 15 years of technical/field experience, including 10+ years leading large teams
- Strong exposure to material handling equipment, automation systems, and installation/commissioning environments
- Hands-on experience 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
What We Do
At DURAVANT, we are pushing the boundaries of how automation can change the world. From factory door to dock, we power automation that transforms businesses, drives efficiency, and keeps industry leaders moving forward with confidence. DURAVANT is a global automation solutions company with a premium portfolio of products, services and integrated solutions. We serve the Protein Processing, Food Sorting and Handling, Packaging Automation and Material Handling industries, optimizing safety, productivity, efficiency and connectivity for the world’s producers and movers of high demand goods. Duravant’s market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation, durability and reliability.
