Director of Digital Manufacturing Technology & Operations

Emerson-posted 2 days ago

Full-time • Director

Shakopee, MN

1-10 employees

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The Director of Digital Manufacturing Technology & Operations will lead Emerson’s digital manufacturing transformation across global operations. This domain leader role is responsible for defining and executing strategies for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and serving as the Manufacturing IT Owner for all factory-related applications. The position ensures seamless integration of digital technologies to enable paperless operations, real-time visibility, and end-to-end traceability across the manufacturing lifecycle

Strategic Leadership Develop and own the Smart Factory roadmap, aligning with corporate digital transformation goals.
Drive adoption of Oracle WMS Cloud, MES platforms, and emerging technologies for operational excellence.
Establish governance for MFG IT ownership, ensuring compliance, security, and lifecycle management of manufacturing applications.
Ensure strong governance, cybersecurity, and compliance across all aspects of the manufacturing domain.
Have a leadership presence in Emerson Factories across multiple business groups.
Ensure technology investments drive measurable business value, whether through revenue growth, operational efficiency, cost reduction, or enhanced customer experience.
Continuously manage and optimize technology budgets, balancing strategic investments with financial goals.
Operational Excellence Oversee deployment and optimization of MES for production tracking, resource management, and specification control.
Implement WMS capabilities for inventory accuracy, receiving, put-away, picking, replenishment, and shipping.
Ensure integration between ERP, PLM, MES, WMS, and OTM for synchronized planning and execution.
Innovation & Transformation Drive enterprise-level digital architecture for smart factories, ensuring scalability and cybersecurity.
Lead integration of advanced analytics, AI, and IoT platforms into manufacturing IT systems.
Establish standards for interoperability between MES, WMS, and ERP systems to enable seamless data flow.
Champion cloud adoption strategies and edge computing for real-time factory insights.
Oversee governance for emerging technologies, ensuring compliance and risk management.
Governance & Ownership Act as Manufacturing IT Owner, accountable for application health, upgrades, and compliance.
Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
Plan budgets and optimize costs for manufacturing IT systems.
Talent & Stakeholder Management Build and mentor a global team of IT and operations professionals.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations leaders to ensure alignment.
Build and communicate program objectives and KPIs to executive leadership.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or related field; MBA preferred.
10+ years of experience in manufacturing IT, MES/WMS implementation, and digital transformation.
Proven leadership in global, multi-site environments.
Strong knowledge of Oracle ERP, MES, WMS, and IIoT platforms.
Consistent record of leading large, geographically dispersed teams, balancing strategy with hands-on execution.
Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
Able to travel Domestic and International to meet business needs.

We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, 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.

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