Operations Manager

Emerson • Pasadena, TX

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is seeking an Operations Manager based in Pasadena, Texas. The Operations Manager defines and implements strategic plans aligned with North American and Global Flow Controls strategies for their operations locations. The role owns site P&L, including budget, POR, growth, and profit plans, and manages resources and operations to optimize business performance. Operational oversight includes safety, quality, production, maintenance, labor and employee relations, and other production-related activities. The manager also coordinates with the Impact Partner to meet or exceed customer requests.

The Operations Manager leads teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery and lead-time, cost, and inventory goals; plans and manages production and workforce resources; addresses production constraints; and supports process improvements, strategic planning, and implementation of new technology and procedures. The role develops direct reports and provides manufacturing support to functions such as Engineering, Materials, Sales, Service, and Suppliers.

Emerson describes a culture focused on employee value, respect, growth, innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives, with career development support through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a Supply Chain discipline, or eight years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least five years in progressive management or supervisory roles with direct reports.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Self-driven, dependable, and accountable.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided.

Nice To Haves

• Prior management or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading leaders of teams.

Responsibilities

• Support achievement of safety, quality, delivery and lead-time, cost, and inventory management goals.
• Drive safety as the organization’s number-one value.
• Lead operations teams to support production schedules and meet customer demand for parts and products.
• Forecast site P&L accurately and communicate variances clearly.
• Manage and align workforce resources to support large, incline field machining for Impact Partners and the business as needed.
• Manage production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of competing orders.
• Proactively solve and prevent production challenges caused by machine downtime, tooling constraints, or material availability.
• Reduce lead times through setup reduction and process-improvement efficiencies.
• Support continuous-improvement projects and initiatives.
• Participate in strategic planning and establish annual and long-range priorities aligned with company goals.
• Support implementation of new technology, processes, and procedures.
• Develop the skills and abilities of direct reports, including leadership skills.
• Provide manufacturing support to groups outside Operations, including Engineering, Materials, Sales, Service, and Suppliers.
• Build, grow, and maintain profitable, long-lasting relationships with key accounts.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to ensure understanding of and commitment to goals, initiatives, and directives.
• Create and implement plans that allocate resources precisely.
• Encourage the expression of diverse ideas and opinions and create a positive work environment through effective communication.
• Present to and communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Career development support through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager