- Lead and manage manufacturing operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and Inventory (SQDCPI) objectives.
- Drive operational excellence initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, automation, digitalization, and continuous improvement programs.
- Lead and develop a high-performing operations team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.
- Optimize utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, space, and capital resources to maximize operational efficiency.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support business growth, New Product Introduction (NPI), capacity expansion, and strategic initiatives.
- Establish and monitor operational KPIs, leveraging data analytics to drive performance improvements and informed decision-making.
- Champion a strong Environment, Safety & Health (ESH) culture and ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
- Lead productivity improvement and cost reduction initiatives while achieving operational financial targets.
- Develop organizational capability and succession pipelines through coaching, mentoring, and talent development.
- Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to drive alignment, operational consistency, and business results.
- You are a strategic and results-oriented operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You possess strong business acumen and are passionate about developing people, driving continuous improvement, and delivering operational excellence. You are comfortable leading large teams, influencing stakeholders across functions, and balancing short-term execution with long-term business objectives.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including managing large operations teams.
- Strong experience in production management, operational excellence, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
- Proven track record of driving productivity, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost improvements.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders in a matrix organization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Experience managing operational budgets, productivity initiatives, and financial performance.
- Experience in valve manufacturing, industrial equipment, or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
- Expertise in automation, digitalization, Industry 4.0, and data analytics applications in manufacturing.
- Experience leading plant transformation, operational excellence, or Lean deployment initiatives.
- Knowledge of capacity planning, materials management, and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
- Demonstrated success in developing future leaders and building high-performing teams.
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including managing large operations teams
- Strong experience in production management, operational excellence, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement
- Proven track record of driving productivity, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost improvements
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders in a matrix organization
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Experience managing operational budgets, productivity initiatives, and financial performance
- Experience in valve manufacturing, industrial equipment, or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments
- Expertise in automation, digitalization, Industry 4.0, and data analytics applications in manufacturing
- Experience leading plant transformation, operational excellence, or Lean deployment initiatives
- Knowledge of capacity planning, materials management, and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
- Demonstrated success in developing future leaders and building high-performing teams
Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.
Emerson Insights
What We Do
At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.
