Plant Manager

Emerson
Mansfield, OH
The Plant Manager is instrumental in coordinating plant activities through departmental managers to achieve manufacturing objectives in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner. This includes developing and controlling profit plans and manufacturing budgets. The position requires strong leadership to ensure successful day-to-day operations, developing manufacturing forecasts, and communicating plant performance to executive management. The Plant Manager will also build solid partnerships and networks with other departments, plants globally, and key customers.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Direct and manage all plant operations with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost and cash (SQDCC). Lead Daily Gemba walks
  • Ensure Revenue, GP, Service level, Past dues, Inventory, Quality & Safety goals are exceeded to annual KPI's
  • Drive Materials process adherence with planning and purchasing, especially on level scheduling, PBOM forecasting, best cost country buys, Inventory accuracy.
  • Develop and manage Profit plans, along with overall budgets and capital investments.
  • Develop and execute automation strategy for digital and shop floor.
  • Lead lean transformational journey for waste reduction, create continuous flow & make materials flow
  • Provide leadership for day-to-day operations and communicate plant performance to executive management.
  • Develop partnerships and collaborate with other functional departments, plants globally, and customers.
  • Ensure discipline with leader standard work, audits and layered audits
  • Develop and Mentor talent including succession planning
  • Strong business acumen with excellent decision-making and communication skills

Who You Are:

You keep a strong bottom-line orientation. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You effectively communicate in various settings. You attentively listen to others. You provide clear directions and accountabilities. You delegate and distribute assignments and decision appropriately.

For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field, Master's Degree or MBA preferred.
  • 8-10 years of experience in engineering, materials, or manufacturing operations management.
  • Deep knowledge of lean principles, preferably with an understanding of the Toyota Production System

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • Advanced coaching, team building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in the valves and actuation business

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.

Learn more about our Culture & Values .

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ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON


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.


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.


Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation


If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [email protected] .

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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Posted 2026-05-30

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