Plant Operations Leader - Lean, Safety & Growth

Emerson; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Southaven, MS is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead all aspects of plant operations including distribution, kitting production, quality, manufacturing, materials, safety, HR, and finance. You will drive strategies to ensure operational excellence, profitability, and customer satisfaction in a safe, inclusive workplace.

The role demands strategic leadership, strong financial acumen, and the ability to manage high-volume manufacturing and distribution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience managing a high-volume manufacturing or distribution operation.
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the plant management team, inspiring collaboration and accountability to achieve operational goals.
• Develop and manage annual and monthly financial plans, budgets, and operating reports; present updates and recommendations to leadership.
• Oversee manufacturing plans and schedules, capital expenditure requests, and facility maintenance to ensure efficient and safe operations.
• Lead initiatives to improve responsiveness to demand changes, enhance on-time delivery, increase productivity, optimize inventory turnover, and reduce costs.
• Communicate effectively with employees and leadership, including delivering site-wide updates and participating in monthly S&OP meetings.
• Partner with Human Resources to maintain a positive work environment, ensure employee safety and security, and support staffing and development needs.
• Represent Emerson and Professional Tools within the local community and with government stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Operations management

Communication

Safety and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

LEAN principles

Six Sigma

Job description

Emerson in Southaven, MS is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead all aspects of plant operations including distribution, kitting production, quality, manufacturing, materials, safety, HR, and finance. You will drive strategies to ensure operational excellence, profitability, and customer satisfaction in a safe, inclusive workplace.

The role demands strategic leadership, strong financial acumen, and the ability to manage high-volume manufacturing and distribution.