Senior Operations Manager

Emerson Automation; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Career development

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a strategic manufacturing leader in Malaysia to drive day-to-day operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and cost. You will develop and execute operation strategies, optimize resources, and lead large teams in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

You will champion Lean, automation, and digitalization initiatives, track KPIs, and collaborate across global teams to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction while managing budgets and P&L.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related.
• 10–15 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading large manufacturing organizations.
• Strong leadership, planning, analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume environments.
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of automation, digitalization and data analytics.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional organizations.
• Customer-focused with emphasis on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to achieve targets in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and inventory.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Optimize manpower, equipment, facilities, inventory, and capital for efficiency.
• Drive high-performance culture through engagement, coaching, and talent development.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, automation, digitalization, and improvement initiatives.
• Establish and monitor KPIs using data to drive performance.
• Lead capacity planning, NPI, capital investments, and expansion projects.
• Ensure compliance with ESH and regulatory requirements while fostering safety.
• Own operational financial performance including productivity, cost, inventory, and P&L.
• Collaborate with regional/global stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Lean manufacturing

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Production planning

Automation & Industry 4.0

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Business

Tools

Automation systems

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibility

Job Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to achieve operational targets in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and inventory.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Optimize the utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, inventory, and capital to maximize operational efficiency.
• Drive a high-performance culture through employee engagement, coaching, talent development, and succession planning.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, automation, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and monitor key operational KPIs, using data and analytics to drive business performance and informed decision-making.
• Lead capacity planning, new product introductions (NPI), capital investment projects, and manufacturing expansion initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environment, Safety & Health (ESH), and regulatory requirements while fostering a strong safety culture.
• Own operational financial performance, including productivity, cost management, inventory, and P&L objectives.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and deliver outstanding customer satisfaction

Who You Are:

• You are a strategic manufacturing leader who inspires teams to achieve operational excellence. You are passionate about developing people, driving continuous improvement, and delivering sustainable business results. You effectively balance business priorities while building strong partnerships across functions and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years of manufacturing leadership experience with strong knowledge of world-class manufacturing practices.
• Proven experience leading large manufacturing organizations and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong leadership, planning, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing manufacturing operations in a high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) environment.
• Demonstrated success driving Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and shopfloor performance.
• Strong knowledge of automation, digitalization, and data analytics to improve operational efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and matrix organizations.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong commitment to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People development.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience in valve manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, or engineered products.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing operational budgets and P&L.
• Experience leading capital investment, manufacturing expansion, or new product introduction (NPI) projects.
• Proven success working within a global matrix organization.

Our Culture & 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.
• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, 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.

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.

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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!