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Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

Operations Manager

Full-TimePosted on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Pasadena, TX, USA
In PersonBased out of Pasadena, Texas.
Manufacturing & Production Operations
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Business, Engineering, or a Supply Chain discipline, or eight years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • At least five years in progressive management or supervisory roles with direct reports.
  • Ability to lead in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship will not be provided.
Responsibilities
  • Define and implement strategic plans aligned with North American and global Flow Controls strategies at the operations locations.
  • Own site profit and loss, including budget, POR, growth, and profit plans, and optimize business performance through effective management of resources and operations.
  • Oversee safety, quality, production, maintenance, labor and employee relations, and other production-related activities; coordinate with the Impact Partner to meet or exceed customer requests.
  • Support achievement of safety, quality, delivery and lead-time, cost, and inventory-management goals.
  • Drive safety as the organization's primary value.
  • Lead operations teams in supporting production schedules needed to meet customer demand for parts and products.
  • Forecast site profit and loss accurately and communicate variances clearly.
  • Manage and align workforce resources to support large, incline field machining for Impact Partners and the business as needed.
  • Manage production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of competing orders.
  • Proactively solve and prevent production challenges caused by machine downtime, tooling constraints, and material availability.
  • Reduce lead times through setup reduction and process-improvement efficiencies.
  • Support continuous-improvement projects and initiatives.
  • Participate in strategic planning to set annual and long-range priorities that meet company goals and objectives.
  • Support implementation of new technology, processes, and procedures.
  • Develop direct reports' skills and abilities, including leadership skills.
  • Provide manufacturing support to groups outside operations, including Engineering, Materials, Sales, Service, and suppliers.
  • Build, grow, and maintain profitable, long-lasting relationships with key accounts as a strategic partner.
  • Communicate regularly with stakeholders to ensure understanding of and commitment to goals, initiatives, and directives.
  • Create and implement plans that precisely allocate resources.
  • Promote the expression of diverse ideas and opinions and create a positive work environment through effective communication.
  • Present to and communicate with all levels of the organization.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior management or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience leading leaders of teams.

About the company

Emerson Electric builds automation equipment and software for organizations that operate factories, utilities, and industrial facilities. Its instruments measure conditions such as pressure and flow, while valves, controllers, and software help operators regulate processes and track equipment performance. DeltaV manages industrial control systems, and the company also develops test and measurement tools used to validate electronic products. Customers pay for equipment, software licenses, and services that support installation, maintenance, and operation across a plant's life. Emerson was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, in the St. Louis area.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Clayton, Missouri

Founded

1890

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What believers are saying

  • Cash generation supports investment: Emerson reported $1.323 billion in fiscal third-quarter free cash flow in August 2026.
  • Leadership skills have dedicated support: Emerson's global learning centers run workshops including Leading at Emerson and Crucial Conversations.
  • MBA graduates have a structured path: Emerson's leadership development programme rotates participants across businesses and departments over four years.

What critics are saying

  • Restructuring affects employees: August 2026 filings show Emerson recorded $123 million in severance and benefits over nine months.
  • Hardware margins face input costs: Emerson depends on electronics, rare earth metals, steel, and other industrial materials.
  • Product failures carry industrial consequences: Emerson's valves, instruments, and control systems operate inside complex manufacturing processes.

What makes Emerson Electric unique

  • Gas processing is a foothold: Emerson says 70% of the world's liquefied natural gas flows through its valves.
  • Instrument choice stays open: Emerson's LabVIEW supports over 7,000 drivers for NI and third-party test hardware.
  • Measurement coding has integrated assistance: LabVIEW's Nigel AI generates test code and gives advice inside the programming environment.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Parental Leave

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Yahoo Finance
Oct 6th, 2026
3 automation stocks poised to thrive as rate hikes and inflation pressure margins

US industrial automation companies Rockwell Automation, Emerson, and Honeywell Technologies are positioned to benefit as rising interest rates push businesses to cut costs through automation. The Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes have increased borrowing costs and inflation pressures, forcing companies to improve efficiency. Rockwell Automation reported 10% organic sales growth in its fiscal third quarter of 2026, with adjusted earnings up 40%. Strong demand came from semiconductors, data centres, e-commerce, and warehouse automation sectors. Emerson, with a $90 billion market capitalisation, saw underlying sales rise 6% and adjusted earnings increase 13% in the same period. Its semiconductor sales jumped 70% year over year. Honeywell Technologies recently spun off its aerospace business to focus on industrial and building automation. Its stand-alone business achieved 4% organic sales growth, with orders rising 16% and backlog reaching $20 billion. All three companies are trading above their five-year average valuations.

PR Newswire
Sep 21st, 2026
Emerson to open Middle East service centre with Qatar's first certified flow calibration lab

Global automation leader Emerson plans to build a new automation solutions service centre in Qatar's Umm Alhoul Free Zone. The 3,500-square-metre facility will house the region's first certified flow calibration lab and expand Emerson's capabilities across the Middle East and Africa. The centre will offer measurement instrumentation solutions, spare parts distribution, customer training facilities, and distributed control system integration services. Opening in phases, control systems and measurement solutions will launch in December 2026, with the calibration lab following in early 2027. The investment aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030's economic diversification goals. The facility adds to Emerson's existing Middle East presence in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, helping regional customers reduce operational disruptions and accelerate project timelines.

PR Newswire
Aug 6th, 2026
Emerson acquires Glue Inc. to boost AI-driven test and measurement capabilities

Emerson has acquired Glue Inc., an innovator in AI-enabled validation and test software. The acquisition strengthens Emerson's Test & Measurement capabilities and accelerates development of NI Nigel AI, the industry's first AI optimised for test and measurement workflows. Glue Studio's technology specialises in AI-centric test generation and planning. The platform will be integrated into Nigel, which is embedded within NI software and trained in test system design, methodologies, and data analysis. This integration will enhance Nigel's ability to connect validation workflows and accelerate the path from design to verified performance. "Glue Studio brings highly complementary capabilities that align closely with Emerson's strategy to lead in software-defined test and measurement," said Ritu Favre, group president of Test & Measurement at Emerson. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 5th, 2026
Emerson Electric raises 2026 outlook after Q3 orders surge 7% on semiconductor, power demand

Emerson Electric reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results exceeding expectations, driven by broad-based order growth and stronger demand in North America and Asia. CEO Lal Karsanbhai said underlying orders rose 7% whilst underlying sales increased 6%. Growth verticals surged 27%, led by semiconductor growth of 53% and power generation up 37%. Adjusted earnings per share rose 13% year-over-year to $1.71, surpassing guidance. Following the performance, Emerson raised its full-year outlook. The company now expects fiscal 2026 underlying sales growth of 3.5%, adjusted earnings per share of approximately $6.55, and free cash flow of roughly $3.6 billion. Third-quarter free cash flow increased 36% to $1.3 billion. The company's backlog reached $8.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year.

PR Newswire
Aug 4th, 2026
Emerson raises 2026 outlook after Q3 sales, margins and cash flow beat expectations

Emerson reported third quarter results for the period ended 30 June 2026, with underlying sales up 6% and net sales rising 7%. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.555 per share, payable on 10 September 2026. Adjusted earnings per share increased 13% in the quarter. Operating cash flow grew 34%, whilst free cash flow rose 36%. Adjusted segment EBITA margin expanded 140 basis points to 28.5%. Underlying orders increased 7%, led by Software & Systems and broad-based growth in North America and Asia. The company raised its full year 2026 guidance, now expecting underlying sales growth of approximately 3.5% and adjusted earnings per share of around $6.55. Emerson plans to return approximately $2.2 billion to shareholders through $1 billion in share repurchases and $1.2 billion in dividends.