Emerson

Senior / Operations Manager

Emerson
Advanced Manufacturing & ElectronicsSingapore (On-site)Full-time2 days ago

About the role

AI summarised

Senior Operations Manager role at Emerson's Singapore facility, leading end-to-end manufacturing operations for valve and instrument products. Responsible for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity, while building a high-performance, people-centered culture and driving continuous improvement.

IndustrialFull-timenan

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing operations across material and production planning, warehouse and logistics, material flow, engineering solution development, assembly, testing, and packaging to meet customer quality, delivery, and service expectations.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve and sustain strong performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
  • Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems, corporate standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with quality and engineering teams to resolve customer issues through structured root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
  • Champion a strong Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) culture and ensure compliance with Singapore legal requirements.
  • Lead, coach, and develop diverse, multi-disciplinary teams across operations and support functions.
  • Build high-performance teams through clear accountability, performance management, and capability development.
  • Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, continuous learning, and shared operational ownership.
  • Identify, develop, and retain key talent while strengthening succession pipelines.
  • Translate business strategies into actionable operational plans and execution roadmaps.
  • Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, quality, and regional/global stakeholders to align priorities and resolve constraints.
  • Build effective partnerships with suppliers to support quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or operations leadership.
  • A proven ability to deliver results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity priorities.
  • Experience leading diverse, cross-functional teams and building inclusive, high-performing cultures.
  • A solid understanding of manufacturing processes involving mechanical components, soft goods, and electronic assemblies.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
  • Experience in operations leadership roles within manufacturing environments.
  • Exposure to global or matrixed organizations.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and operational excellence systems.
  • Demonstrated success in talent development, engagement, and cultural transformation initiatives.
  • Experience with digitalization, automation, or Industry 4.0 technologies.