The posting
Job Description
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Identify, prioritize, and manage a portfolio of continuous improvement projects aligned with plant strategic objectives.
- Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of manufacturing, operational, and business process improvement initiatives.
- Analyze production, quality, inventory, labor, and transactional data to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop business cases, project charters, and implementation plans for improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate structured problem solving and root cause analysis using data-driven methodologies.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and IT teams to deliver sustainable improvements.
- Lead projects focused on productivity, throughput, lead time reduction, quality improvement, cost reduction, and capacity expansion.
- Design and implement dashboards, reports, visual management tools, and performance metrics that support operational decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, improve data accessibility, and enhance information flow throughout the organization.
- Map and evaluate manufacturing and business processes to eliminate waste, reduce complexity, and improve efficiency.
- Measure and communicate project results, ensuring improvements are sustained and documented.
- Coach teams on continuous improvement principles and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Support plant leadership by providing analysis, project updates, and recommendations based on operational data.
Who You Are:
- You use data and facts to identify opportunities and drive decisions.
- You are comfortable moving between the manufacturing floor and analytical project work.
- You build credibility through collaboration and results.
- You effectively communicate with operators, supervisors, engineers, and senior leadership.
- You can manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on measurable business outcomes.
For this Role, You Will Need:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or related technical field.
- Minimum 3+ years of manufacturing, engineering, operations, quality, or continuous improvement experience.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects from identification through implementation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, Excel, SQL, Power Query, or similar platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence certification.
- Experience with Power Platform development, automation tools, or manufacturing systems.
- Experience managing capital, productivity, or digital transformation projects.
- Knowledge of ERP and manufacturing data systems.
- Project management experience.
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 and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet your physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid holidays and volunteer time. You will also get hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in our well-established and structured co-op program. There is also an easy to access on-site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
Our Location:
Marshalltown, Iowa, combines the charm of a close-knit community with the conveniences of a thriving city. Located in central Iowa, less than an hour from both Des Moines and Ames, Marshalltown offers easy access to urban amenities while providing a variety of local outdoor recreation activities like hiking, biking, golf, swimming, and exploring local parks. With its affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and vibrant diverse local culture, Marshalltown is a welcoming place to call home!
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.
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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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