Operations Director & Site Leader

If you are an operations professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Houston, TX location, you will be responsible for leading, planning, and coordinating operations strategies for the site, in line with Measurement Solutions' global best practices and systems to ensure operations capability and capacity for sales growth.

• Lead the Operations teams to execute customer orders to the requested and promised dates.
• Maintain adequate Quality processes and controls to ensure product and process quality.
• Actively contribute to the Global Operations strategic planning process and lead implementation of improvement activities.
• Ensure effective collaboration and communication with the sales organization and other functions on individual orders to fulfill the Houston operations vision.
• Establish and implement process improvements and action plans to address the root causes of different deviations from the operational targets.
• Implement an effective continuous improvement program, ensuring principles of Perfect Execution and 5S are embedded in the production processes.
• Optimize inventory levels through WIP management and close collaboration with Supply Chain on direct & indirect materials.
• Provide leadership for personal and business development, including leading the organization review and organization development processes.

• Provide strong leadership in developing a ‘Culture of Safety’ and continuous improvement to ensure a safe environment throughout the location.
• Operations management representative in (in) formal audits;
  Corporate compliance, Safety & Quality, Financial.
• Main Operations contact for the local council/government, Industrial Estate working group, Employee Association (social events), & business associations, Emerson One Governance Program, Trade compliance, Check point, Record Retention, Export Compliance, and Crisis Management.
• Support overall facility maintenance and related activities, including lease renewals, landlord relations, permits, with professional appearance and services.
• Support EHS-related activities, incl. employee participation, safety walks, and adherence to environmental legislation.

You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations. You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish. You proactively develop relationships with a wide variety of people.

• Minimum of 10 years relevant (management) experience, preferably in an international Operations or Supply Chain environment.
• Minimum of 5 years managing multi-disciplinary and/or multi-location teams of over 100 employees.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain. MBA degree preferred.

• Experience with Oracle Manufacturing is a plus.
• Working knowledge of LEAN, continuous improvement, and statistical process control is beneficial.

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.

We recognize the importance of employee well-being. 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.