Senior Director of Global Operations - 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!

Are you a leader with a passion for leading and implementing global strategies to optimize performance across the organization? Emerson’s Branson Ultrasonics business has an exciting global opportunity for you. As the Senior Director of Global Operations, you will be responsible for a global workforce of over 500 employees, dedicated to driving continuous improvement in operational efficiency and critical metric achievement, managing budgets, contributing to financial planning, and supervising global logistics while ensuring compliance with international safety and quality standards. Additionally, through ground-breaking leadership, this position supports organizational growth and effectiveness, fostering a high-performance culture, and providing strategic direction for Branson’s global manufacturing operations. If you are ready to expand your professional experiences and grow professionally with a thriving organization, we invite you to become a valued member of our team!

Branson Ultrasonics is an authority in the design, development and manufacturing of equipment for plastics joining, metal welding, and industrial cleaning. Our industry-leading technology and our premier customer-centered approach have solidified us as a major contender in the industrial automation world.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Establish and implement global operations strategies to optimize performance and align with strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies to improve critical metrics, including running monthly shipments, reducing inventory and backlog, improving inventory turns, achieving over 95% on-time delivery, and implementing global safety culture initiatives,
• Lead preparation and execution of operating and capital budgets, run global shipments, and report on performance metrics including President’s Operations Report (POR) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Advise and lead the global operations facilities, including Nuevo Laredo, Mexico; Songjiang, China; Nove Mesto, Slovakia; and Sterling Heights, Michigan, ensuring alignment with standards and regional requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among regional leaders, resolve issues, and ensure alignment across global operations.
• Conduct gap analyses to find opportunities for cost reduction, program improvement, and policy changes to enhance efficiency.
• Mentor and develop global teams, fostering a high-performance culture through effective coaching and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with international safety and quality standards, including environmental and OSHA guidelines.
• Implement and monitor quality control measures to meet or exceed customer expectations and align with international standards.
• Align with global profitability plans, growth strategies, and financial reviews, ensuring accurate asset management and inventory records.

Who You Are:

You see the big picture, constantly are inventing future scenarios, and create strategies to sustain competitive advantage. You formulate a clear strategy and map daring steps that will accelerate the organization toward its goals. You use each team member’s unique background to achieve team goals. You instill and sustain organization-wide energy to show what is possible. You identify and supervise key financial indicators to gauge performance, identify trends, and suggest strategies that can impact results. You lead the risk that comes with moving forward when the outcome isn’t certain.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field of study.
• Relevant years of global operations management experience with significant leadership responsibilities and a proven track record in leading large-scale production facilities, commensurate with the level of the position.
• Proven success in driving operational efficiency, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and enhancing performance metrics.
• Expertise in strategic planning, execution of global initiatives, and developing strategies, profitability plans, and growth initiatives.
• Proven financial leadership skills, including budget preparation, financial planning, and cost control.
• Extensive experience in global logistics and supply chain management, including leading global shipments and performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of international safety and quality standards, including compliance with ISO 9001.
• Validated ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and resolve issues across global operations.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• MBA/Master’s Degree in a relevant field strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of global operations management experience with significant leadership responsibilities and a consistent track record in leading large-scale production facilities
• Knowledge of Lean principles, 5S, and Six Sigma methodology.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), or APICS CPIM.

Our Offer to You:

We understand the importance of employee wellbeing and recognize that flexibility is key to supporting your physical, mental, financial, and social needs. Our competitive benefits package includes a range of medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, and access to Employee Resource Groups. Additionally, we offer recognition programs and more.

Our dedication to work-life balance is reflected in our flexible time-off policies, including paid parental leave (for all parents), vacation, and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe that fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace promotes the exchange of innovative ideas and delivers the best outcomes for our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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