Job Details

Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for daily operations and implementing companywide operational strategies with a focus on financial growth, service levels and customer satisfaction.
Active participation and collaboration on Company Leadership Team and Strategic Council.
Interview, hire, train and mentor a team of Directors/Managers.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and implement short-term and long-term strategies, structure, and process to achieve business results.
Oversee planning, execution, and delivery for production/new valve assembly and services.
Ensure quality control and compliance with industry standards.
Provide weekly operational performance updates to the Senior Leadership Team.
Maintain an exceptional and well communicated Safety Program.
Oversight of warehouse operations including shipping & receiving, supply chain and inventory management.
Develop, manage and achieve the annual operations budget and capital investment plan.
Collaborate with other Operations Leaders from the Emerson Impact Partner Network.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

Periodic visits to company operation centers and customer facilities or project sites, which require adherence to safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Typical facilities include Commercial Power Plants, Nuclear Plants, Pulp and Paper Mills, Chemical Plants, Manufacturing Plants, etc.
Turning and twisting while lifting or moving a min of
Navigate/climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding at client and customer sites, often times at least 10- 30 feet in the air and sometimes
Regular use of a computer, which may involve repetitive motion such as typing.
Frequent use of the phone for communication with team members, stakeholders, and clients.

Travel

Overnight travel required to company operations centers currently in Chattanooga, TN; Decatur, AL; Jacksonville, FL; Lakeland, FL; Macon, GA, and Suwanee, GA
Must be willing for overnight travels to work on site at customer
Overnight travel may be required to attend factory and/or customer meetings as necessary.
50%+ travel depending on office location may be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering; MBA preferred.
10+ years of experience in operations management in manufacturing; experience in the valve or mechanical services industry preferred.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Knowledge of valve technology and assembly processes.
Experience with lean manufacturing and project management.
High Emotional Quotient for leading others.
Experience leading Safety & Quality Programs.
Strategic Inventory Optimization experience a plus.
Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.