Senior Operations Manager

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

Job Description

If you are a highly experienced Operations professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Southaven, MS location, as Senior Operations Manager, you will lead all aspects of plant operations, including distribution, kitting production, quality, HDE manufacturing, materials, safety, human resources, and finance. In this role, you will drive strategies and processes that ensure operational excellence, profitability, and customer satisfaction while fostering a safe and inclusive workplace.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• 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.

Who You Are

You are someone with the ability to deliver results from a strategic Vantage. You are versed in financial acumen, have exceptional decision quality, and can manage complexity. You have effective communication and accountability as strengths.

For This Role, You Will Need

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• MBA.
• Experience with world-class companies' warehouse safety standards, OSHA, and any other applicable regulations or policies.
• Knowledge of LEAN principle, 6S, and Six Sigma.

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 flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, 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

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.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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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!

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