Director of Operations

Emerson • Aiken, SC

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About The Position

If you are a manufacturing professional looking to grow with an industry leader,
Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. As Director of Operations, you will
set strategy, lead the Aiken, SC site, and build an inclusive, high-performing
culture focused on continuous improvement and talent development.

In this role, you will drive operational execution by translating business
objectives into actionable plans, performance goals, and measurable results. You
will oversee daily operations, optimize processes, and leverage key metrics to
improve efficiency, control costs, and support sustainable growth, while
ensuring compliance and accountability across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 10+ years senior leadership role in a manufacturing environment
• Broad operational experience across finance, production, and people leadership
• Proven ability to drive efficiency and manage budgets
• Strong understanding of regulations and compliance
• Strategic, forward-thinking leader with strong communication and a focus on team development
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to set strategy, performance goals, and operational plans
• Drive efficiency, productivity, and cost improvement through process optimization
• Oversee daily operations and key metrics to ensure performance and execution
• Lead cross-functional collaboration, including product development and project planning
• Transformation of the site to Emerson standards for Safety, Quality, Service, Productivity and inventory
• Ensure compliance while fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees