Emerson
Overview
The Director of North American Operations, based in Houston, TX, leads all aspects of North America Operations while coordinating Global Operations Programs within the Isolation Valves business unit. The role directly oversees the Reno, NV factory and the North America financial team, with full P&L responsibility to drive sales and profitability across the region. The director ensures an exceptional customer experience and guides the team responsible for global operations programs, including inventory management, factory automation, Oracle systems rollout, and data collection. This position also plays a key role in shaping and executing the overall global operations strategy.
Responsibilities
Drive Operational Excellence
– Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, on-time products while advancing strategies that strengthen efficiency, profitability, and long-term growth.
Develop and Empower Talent
– Build a high-performing organization by developing leaders, enabling career growth, and creating strong succession and backfill pipelines across the North America team.
Lead Global Programs
– Direct global operations initiatives in factory automation, inventory optimization, lead-time reduction, data transparency, and Oracle systems rollouts to improve performance worldwide.
Influence Through Leadership
– Communicate effectively with executive leadership, align program goals to enterprise objectives, and hold teams accountable for achieving measurable results.
Foster a Strong Culture
– Promote cross-functional collaboration, champion a culture of safety, and ensure the organization is resilient, engaged, and well-prepared for the future.
Who you are You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations; you are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You set bold goals and have high standards. You are respected by others for displaying superior judgment. You are energized when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty. You use your knowledge of organizational culture to achieve objectives.
For this Role, You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering required, experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience with subject matter expertise and hands on experience working in operations or manufacturing
Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with success examples of leading a team
Strong training, presenting, and communicating skills
Willing to travel 25% of the time supporting Reno Plant with occasional international travel
Willing to work non-standard hours to communicate with plants in other world areas as required
Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided
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.
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The Director of North American Operations, based in Houston, TX, leads all aspects of North America Operations while coordinating Global Operations Programs within the Isolation Valves business unit. The role directly oversees the Reno, NV factory and the North America financial team, with full P&L responsibility to drive sales and profitability across the region. The director ensures an exceptional customer experience and guides the team responsible for global operations programs, including inventory management, factory automation, Oracle systems rollout, and data collection. This position also plays a key role in shaping and executing the overall global operations strategy.
Responsibilities
Drive Operational Excellence
– Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, on-time products while advancing strategies that strengthen efficiency, profitability, and long-term growth.
Develop and Empower Talent
– Build a high-performing organization by developing leaders, enabling career growth, and creating strong succession and backfill pipelines across the North America team.
Lead Global Programs
– Direct global operations initiatives in factory automation, inventory optimization, lead-time reduction, data transparency, and Oracle systems rollouts to improve performance worldwide.
Influence Through Leadership
– Communicate effectively with executive leadership, align program goals to enterprise objectives, and hold teams accountable for achieving measurable results.
Foster a Strong Culture
– Promote cross-functional collaboration, champion a culture of safety, and ensure the organization is resilient, engaged, and well-prepared for the future.
Who you are You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations; you are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You set bold goals and have high standards. You are respected by others for displaying superior judgment. You are energized when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty. You use your knowledge of organizational culture to achieve objectives.
For this Role, You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering required, experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience with subject matter expertise and hands on experience working in operations or manufacturing
Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with success examples of leading a team
Strong training, presenting, and communicating skills
Willing to travel 25% of the time supporting Reno Plant with occasional international travel
Willing to work non-standard hours to communicate with plants in other world areas as required
Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided
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.
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