Vice President Operations

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.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

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The VP of 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.

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred
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• 10–15+ years of progressive operations leadership experience with full accountability for manufacturing performance
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• Demonstrated success in high-mix, low-volume and/or engineer-to-order environments with demand and product variability
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• Proven experience leading multi-functional operations, including production, supply chain, and fabrication/machining
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• Deep understanding of fabrication/machine shop operations, including capacity planning, scheduling, and make/buy decision-making
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• Strong financial and operational acumen, with the ability to manage trade-offs across cost, delivery, and working capital
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• Strong knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA) and compliance standards within a manufacturing environment
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• Proven ability to build accountability and elevate performance across teams
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Why Work at nVenia?

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• nVenia offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including:
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• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
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• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax law
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• Paid life insurance and disability insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
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• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
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• Optional coverages: Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
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• 401(k) plan with company match
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• Educational Assistance reimbursement
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• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
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• 10 paid holidays annually
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