D-Center Manufacturing Leader — Lean, Safety & Performance

City of Shakopee, MN; Nilai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a proactive manufacturing leader to supervise D-Center operations, ensuring safe, efficient production of machining and welding activities. You will coach a diverse team of welders and machinists, aligning resources to meet schedules and quality standards.

You will drive continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and CAPEX-related initiatives, collaborating across Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain to achieve business goals while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree or diploma in a related field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in manufacturing or machining environments; knowledge of EHS and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily D-Center manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of machining and welding activities.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of welders, machinists, and operational staff to achieve departmental and business objectives.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource utilization.
• Monitor and drive performance against key operational metrics including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards.
• Investigate production and quality issues, implement corrective and preventive actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support MRB and rework activities requiring D-Center expertise and resources.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and other continuous improvement programs to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and other cross‑functional teams to support operational and business goals.
• Monitor equipment utilization and performance, coordinating with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Lead safety initiatives, conduct safety briefings, investigate incidents, and ensure compliance with EHS, ISO, and company requirements.
• Support audits, compliance activities, CAPEX projects, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Identify training needs, develop team capabilities, and support succession planning to build a high‑performing workforce.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the D-Center organization.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Emerson is seeking a proactive manufacturing leader to supervise D-Center operations, ensuring safe, efficient production of machining and welding activities. You will coach a diverse team of welders and machinists, aligning resources to meet schedules and quality standards.

You will drive continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and CAPEX-related initiatives, collaborating across Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain to achieve business goals while maintaining a