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Global Manufacturing Operations Director

Full-time

Emerson

If you are a Global Manufacturing Operations Director professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to lead global operational excellence while shaping strategies that drive efficiency, quality, and long-term business success. You will guide multi-region operations, enhance scalable processes, and collaborate across a global organization to deliver results grounded in innovation, integrity, and teamwork.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:







  • Develop and execute global operational strategies that align with business goals and support sustainable growth
  • Lead daily operations across multiple regions, ensuring consistent performance, efficiency, and operational excellence
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other process optimization frameworks
  • Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities
  • Partner closely with leaders in Sales, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and other functions to ensure seamless execution of business initiatives
  • Oversee global supply chain and logistics strategy to optimize cost, service levels, and delivery performance
  • Ensure compliance with international regulatory, safety, and quality standards
  • Lead, develop, and support a high-performing global operations team, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous development
  • Anticipate and mitigate operational risks while strengthening business continuity plans
  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control processes for global operations
  • Champion digital transformation and technology adoption to enhance data-driven decision-making
  • Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and customers

Who You Are:
You create an environment where people are empowered to contribute their best work and feel included in driving shared success. You help others grow by providing feedback and opportunities that support both their development and organizational goals. You approach challenges with a global mindset, using sound judgment, insight, and data to make thoughtful decisions. You encourage diverse perspectives, helping teams feel confident sharing ideas that spark innovation. You communicate a clear, inspiring vision that motivates others to take action and work toward common goals.

For This Role, You Will Need:







  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a global or multi-regional role
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain management, manufacturing and logistics.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead an influence cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (25-40%)
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

  • Advanced degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Experience leading large global or matrixed organizations
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
  • Demonstrated success in cost management and process optimization
  • Strong organizational, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills
  • Ability to navigate fast-paced and evolving business environments

Our Culture and Commitment To You:
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.

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ABOUT US

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.




Work Authorization




Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. 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.




Equal Opportunity Employer




Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.




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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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