Global Manufacturing Operations Director

If you are a Global Manufacturing Operations Director professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to lead global operational excellence while shaping strategies that drive efficiency, quality, and long-term business success. You will guide multi-region operations, enhance scalable processes, and collaborate across a global organization to deliver results grounded in innovation, integrity, and teamwork.

Develop and execute global operational strategies that align with business goals and support sustainable growth

Lead daily operations across multiple regions, ensuring consistent performance, efficiency, and operational excellence

Champion continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other process optimization frameworks

Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities

Partner closely with leaders in Sales, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and other functions to ensure seamless execution of business initiatives

Oversee global supply chain and logistics strategy to optimize cost, service levels, and delivery performance

Ensure compliance with international regulatory, safety, and quality standards

Lead, develop, and support a high-performing global operations team, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous development

Anticipate and mitigate operational risks while strengthening business continuity plans

Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control processes for global operations

Champion digital transformation and technology adoption to enhance data-driven decision-making

Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and customers

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.

10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a global or multi-regional role

Strong knowledge of supply chain management, manufacturing and logistics.

Demonstrated ability to lead an influence cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Proven ability to manage budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (25–40%)

• •Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Advanced degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline

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.

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, 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.