Senior Director Of Operations

Company: Duravant
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Integrated Solutions, the new system integration business for Duravant, is focused on providing solutions to both integrator and end-user customers. Integrated Solutions leverages the products from our Duravant family of companies, which includes automated equipment for food processing, packaging, and material handling along with products and services from strategic equipment partners.
The Sr. Director of Operations, Integrated Solutions will be responsible for the engineering and implementation of Integrated Solutions' projects. The primary goal of the Sr. Director of Operations is to manage the personnel to deliver systems to the customer on-time and at budget. The Sr. Director of Operations Integrated Solutions will be responsible for driving efficiency of the engineering, project management resources, while managing risks and costs to support the profit goals of Integrated Solutions.
Essential Responsibilities

• Lead project management, system engineering, controls engineering, commissioning and manage contractors to delivery projects at the budgeted cost.
• Establish processes and procedures for implementation of projects from the initial meeting to sign-off by customer.
• Manage weekly workload of staff and balance internal and external resource allocation of work.
• Prepare with project team, project schedules and cost forecast.
• Track all project performance metrics, provide weekly reports and corrective actions as needed.
• Hold weekly project update meeting with VP of Integrated Solutions and other relevant staff.
• Be an active participant and technical leader in systems designs across the Integrated Solutions offering.
• Provide other Operating Company's with guidance and support for projects as needed.
• Assess internal personnel capabilities, identify weaknesses and determine with GM whether to hire or contract to support.
• Develop departmental goals and manage department personnel to achieve goals.
• Provide input into product development roadmap and new product field deployment.
• Assist in sales presentation as required to support customer confidence.
  Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field
  • 15+ years of Project or Systems experience in material handling or related industry.
  • Multiple site experience
  • Ability to think ahead and plan over a multi-year time span. Be a key part of our annual budget and planning process.
  • Possess very strong oral communication skills and be a disciplined process leader.
  • Ability to interface with colleagues and customers at all levels, by virtue of professional competence, integrity, and personal style.
  • Travel 10-15%

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