Project Manager –Strategic Manufacturing Project

Emerson; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Manufacturing Project Lead in India to drive end-to-end manufacturing initiatives, including line setups, automation, and digital transformation. You will lead projects from chartering to closure while coordinating across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires experience in production ramp-up, industrialization, and operational excellence, with exposure to MES, ERP

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end manufacturing or industrial projects.
• Strong project management, stakeholder coordination, and execution skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, and process validation.
• Experience in production ramp-up, industrialization, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Exposure to automation systems and digital manufacturing tools.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, risks, and cross-functional teams effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic manufacturing initiatives, including regionalization, localization, industrialization, automation, and digital transformation projects.
• Manage the complete project lifecycle, including project chartering, scope definition, resource planning, risk management, timeline tracking, budget control, execution, and closure.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Lead manufacturing setup activities, including line setup, assembly process development, validation, and production readiness.
• Support pilot builds, trial runs, line balancing, and cycle time optimization to ensure effective production ramp-up.
• Drive successful industrialization of new products and processes, including manufacturing transfer and capacity expansion projects.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Lead digital manufacturing initiatives such as MES integration, IoT-enabled systems, smart factory implementation, traceability, and performance dashboards.
• Manage equipment procurement, including vendor evaluation, RFQ processes, installation, commissioning, and qualification (FAT/SAT).
• Oversee CapEx planning, budgeting, and governance to ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines and costs.
• Prepare business cases, feasibility studies, ROI analysis, and executive presentations for leadership.
• Monitor KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity, ensuring process stability and continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Manufacturing operations

Industrial engineering

Automation systems

Digital manufacturing tools

Budget & risk management

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Electrical Engineering

Tools

MES

ERP (SAP)

Power BI

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead strategic manufacturing initiatives, including regionalization, localization, industrialization, automation, and digital transformation projects.

• Manage the complete project lifecycle, including project chartering, scope definition, resource planning, risk management, timeline tracking, budget control, execution, and closure.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.

• Lead manufacturing setup activities, including line setup, assembly process development, validation, and production readiness.

• Support pilot builds, trial runs, line balancing, and cycle time optimization to ensure effective production ramp-up.

• Drive successful industrialization of new products and processes, including manufacturing transfer and capacity expansion projects.

• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

• Lead digital manufacturing initiatives such as MES integration, IoT-enabled systems, smart factory implementation, traceability, and performance dashboards.

• Manage equipment procurement, including vendor evaluation, RFQ processes, installation, commissioning, and qualification (FAT/SAT).

• Oversee CapEx planning, budgeting, and governance to ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines and costs.

• Prepare business cases, feasibility studies, ROI analysis, and executive presentations for leadership.

• Monitor KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity, ensuring process stability and continuous improvement.

• Drive Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

Who You Are:

You consistently deliver on commitments by taking ownership and ensuring accountability, even in the face of challenges. You build strong collaborative relationships and work effectively across teams to achieve shared goals. You apply structured problem-solving approaches, using data and sound judgment to drive informed decisions. You adapt to changing priorities with resilience and maintain a strong focus on achieving results in dynamic environments.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end manufacturing or industrial projects.

• Strong project management, stakeholder coordination, and execution skills.

• Understanding of manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, and process validation.

• Experience in production ramp-up, industrialization, and operational excellence initiatives.

• Exposure to automation systems and digital manufacturing tools.

• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, risks, and cross-functional teams effectively.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments or high-volume production industries.

• Hands-on experience with automation, Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, or localization initiatives.

• Familiarity with MES, ERP systems (such as SAP), and data visualization tools like Power BI.

• Background in automotive, industrial equipment, electronics, or similar sectors.

• Experience managing capital-intensive projects and complex industrial setups.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we value a workplace where every voice is heard and respected. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. You will have opportunities to work on impactful global projects while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We support your development through meaningful experiences and empower you to contribute to organizational success while building a rewarding career.

WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-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.

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ABOUT EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

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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Requisition ID : 26005606

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.