Sr. Director of Operations
NVENIA•Wood Dale, IL
•$177,000 - $280,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Sr Director 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field required
- 10–15+ years of progressive operations leadership experience with full accountability for manufacturing performance
- Demonstrated success in high-mix, low-volume and/or engineer-to-order environments with demand and product variability
- Proven experience leading multi-functional operations, including production, supply chain, and fabrication/machining
- Deep understanding of fabrication/machine shop operations, including capacity planning, scheduling, and make/buy decision-making
- Strong financial and operational acumen, with the ability to manage trade-offs across cost, delivery, and working capital
- Strong knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA) and compliance standards within a manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to build accountability and elevate performance across teams
- Track record of driving measurable improvements in delivery, productivity, cost, and quality
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and own end-to-end operations across Supply Chain, Fabrication/Machining, Production, and Facilities, ensuring alignment with company objectives and growth priorities
- Drive operational performance across delivery, productivity, cost, and quality through clear accountability, data-driven management, and disciplined execution
- Oversee manufacturing and fabrication operations, including throughput, capacity planning, scheduling, equipment utilization, and make/buy decisions
- Own supply chain, planning, and inventory management, ensuring material availability while optimizing inventory levels, turns, and overall working capital
- Establish and run an operating system with KPIs, reporting cadence, and continuous improvement to improve efficiency, create capacity, and reduce waste
- Develop and lead a high-performing operations team, including talent development, succession planning, and performance management
- Ensure safe, reliable operations, including facilities, maintenance, capital execution, and compliance with safety standards
Benefits
- Competitive compensation for internship positions
- Hands-on learning and mentorship from experienced team members
- Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, and operational best practices
- A supportive, safety-focused, and team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities to develop skills that support future career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
