Production Manager

Emerson•Chanhassen, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson has an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager, Engineer, or business professional who is energized by leading people, improving processes, and delivering results. Based at our Chanhassen, MN location, this role will lead a dynamic three-shift production operation—first shift Monday through Friday, second shift Monday through Thursday, and weekend shift Friday through Sunday—while also providing leadership for our production training organization. This is a high-impact role for a leader who is passionate about Lean Manufacturing, developing strong teams, and using data-driven continuous improvement to strengthen safety, quality, service level, productivity, and employee capability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Ten (10) years or more of related experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, business, or a closely related field
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a technical field preferred
At least ten (10) years of experience in an engineering, supervisory, or management role in a manufacturing environment preferred
Demonstrated passion for Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, problem solving, and using data to drive operational performance

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Production Supervisors and production employees across first, second, and weekend shifts.
Provide leadership for the production training organization, ensuring effective onboarding, skill development, cross-training, and capability building across operations.
Champion a strong safety culture by maintaining and continuously improving safe work practices throughout the production organization.
Drive quality performance and ensure adherence to ISO, DOT, and IATA standards.
Manage staffing, labor planning, and daily execution to meet customer demand and deliver key business metrics, including service level and productivity.
Manage operating costs and budgets in alignment with financial objectives.
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and other teams to remove barriers and support operational success.
Coach, mentor, and develop production leaders and team members through regular feedback, performance discussions, and growth opportunities.
Lead Lean Manufacturing and data-driven continuous improvement initiatives that improve key performance indicators and strengthen operational excellence.