Process Improvement Manager

Emerson; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Tuesday

Mentorship

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. is seeking a Process Improvement Manager in Fremont, CA to own end-to-end process enhancements with a focus on time management. The role offers a full-time schedule and a salary range of $139,000–$213,000 annually.

You will tie efforts to measurable metrics, mentor teammates, and drive cross-functional collaboration across California teams. Expect accountability, strong communication, and a hands-on approach to client and colleague support.

Qualifications

• A track record of improving general processes.
• Diplomacy to align stakeholders with differing views.
• Self-awareness to know which problems to own.
• Agile problem-solving without waiting for permission.
• Accountable for craft-focused outcomes in a full-time role.
• Strong written and verbal communication under scrutiny.
• Listening skills that make others feel heard.

Responsibilities

• Tie general effort back to a key metric Emerson cares about.
• Resolve customer concerns with patience and outcomes focus.
• Own mistakes publicly and celebrate wins quietly.
• Provide hands-on support to colleagues and Emerson clients as needed.
• Maintain a realistic full-time schedule when priorities surge.
• Identify early signs of initiative gaps before they hit dashboards.
• Coordinate handoffs across CA teams to prevent falls in the process.

Skills

Process improvement

Time management

Stakeholder alignment

Agile problem-solving

Communication

Accountability

Active listening

Job description

We've reserved a Process Improvement Manager chair at Emerson for the rare general pro who finds Time Management fun rather than just familiar. Here you'll combine 7 years of know-how with $139,000 - $213,000, full project ownership, and a team that has your back.

Key Responsibilities

• Tie general effort back to a number Emerson cares about
• Resolve customer concerns with patience and a focus on outcomes
• Own your mistakes loudly and your wins quietly
• Provide hands‑on support to colleagues and Emerson clients as needed
• Keep the full‑time schedule realistic when everyone wants everything yesterday
• Spot where Initiative breaks before it shows up in a dashboard
• Map the handoffs between CA teams so nothing falls in the cracks
• Bring 6 of general instinct to problems the playbook misses

What You'll Bring

• A history of leaving general processes better than you found them
• The diplomacy to align stakeholders who don't agree yet
• The self‑awareness to know which problems are yours to solve
• Agile problem‑solving that doesn't wait for permission
• Comfort being accountable for a craft‑focused outcome in a full‑time role
• Sharp written and verbal communication, tested under scrutiny
• The kind of listening that makes the other person feel heard

Somewhere between a startup and an institution, Emerson has spent years perfecting Prioritization for clients all over Fremont, CA. Our values show up in small daily choices, not just a poster on the wall.

Earn $139,000 - $213,000, sharpen your Time Management beside a mentor, enjoy the benefits, and never apologize for needing a flexible Tuesday.

This req is fresh on our board and getting attention from the hiring team today.