Thrall Enterprises, Inc. (TEI) our parent company, is a family-owned holding company headquartered in Chicago, IL. The Thrall family has been in business since founder A. J. Thrall began the repair and manufacture of rail cars in 1916. Over the years, Thrall Car became a significant force in the rail car industry and in other business activities.
TEI began operating as an independent company in 1972 and has grown organically and through acquisitions. The Company’s main operating subsidiary is Nazdar Company (Nazdar). In addition, the Company’s investment portfolio consists of investments in real estate, marketable securities, and investments in other operating companies.
Nazdar was founded in 1922 in the back of a small store in Chicago and later, in 1977, was purchased by TEI. Nazdar, headquartered in Shawnee, KS, (a suburb of Kansas City) is a leading global manufacturer of wide format digital, screen printing and flexographic inks and a distributor of printing supplies and equipment. Nazdar is both a manufacturer and distributor and brands these activities separately to the market.
Nazdar distributes our manufactured products along with equipment, ink and supplies from other top brands in the digital and screen-printing industries, through distribution facilities located across the United States, Mexico and Central America.
Nazdar’s manufactured products are sold globally through a network of distributors (including Nazdar SourceOne), direct, and through private label agreements. With significant research skills, manufacturing technology, an international distribution network and dedicated employees, we are committed to providing excellent customer service and technical support to the global markets we serve.
The Opportunity:
Nazdar is seeking to recruit a new Vice President, Chief Operations Officer (COO) to drive operational excellence, innovation, and growth across the company’s Manufacturing, Distribution, Supply Chain, and Technical and Customer Service teams. The COO will be a strategic partner to the Leadership Team, responsible for setting and executing long-term goals, strategies, and policies that position Nazdar as an industry leader.
The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of operational leadership in manufacturing and distribution environments, with deep expertise in process improvement, team development, and financial management. The COO will champion continuous improvement initiatives, foster a culture of integrity and innovation, and ensure alignment of departmental objectives with Nazdar’s commercial and organizational goals.
This executive reports directly to the President and CEO and will oversee domestic and international operations, leading high-performing teams and driving talent management, succession planning, and organizational design.
