Director of Digital Manufacturing Technology & Operations

The Director of Digital Manufacturing Technology & Operations will lead Emersons digital manufacturing transformation across global operations. This domain leader role is responsible for defining and executing strategies for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and serving as the Manufacturing IT Owner for all factory-related applications. The position ensures seamless integration of digital technologies to enable paperless operations real-time visibility and end-to-end traceability across the manufacturing lifecycle

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and own the Smart Factory roadmap aligning with corporate digital transformation goals.
• Drive adoption of Oracle WMS Cloud MES platforms and emerging technologies for operational excellence.
• Establish governance for MFG IT ownership ensuring compliance security and lifecycle management of manufacturing applications.
• Ensure strong governance cybersecurity and compliance across all aspects of the manufacturing domain.
• Have a leadership presence in Emerson Factories across multiple business groups.
• Ensure technology investments drive measurable business value whether through revenue growth operational efficiency cost reduction or enhanced customer experience.
• Continuously manage and optimize technology budgets balancing strategic investments with financial goals.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee deployment and optimization of MES for production tracking resource management and specification control.
• Implement WMS capabilities for inventory accuracy receiving put-away picking replenishment and shipping.
• Ensure integration between ERP PLM MES WMS and OTM for synchronized planning and execution.
• Innovation & Transformation
• Drive enterprise-level digital architecture for smart factories ensuring scalability and cybersecurity.
• Lead integration of advanced analytics AI and IoT platforms into manufacturing IT systems.
• Establish standards for interoperability between MES WMS and ERP systems to enable seamless data flow.
• Champion cloud adoption strategies and edge computing for real-time factory insights.
• Oversee governance for emerging technologies ensuring compliance and risk management.

Governance & Ownership

• Act as Manufacturing IT Owner accountable for application health upgrades and compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Plan budgets and optimize costs for manufacturing IT systems.

Talent & Stakeholder Management

• Build and mentor a global team of IT and operations professionals.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Engineering and Operations leaders to ensure alignment.
• Build and communicate program objectives and KPIs to executive leadership.

Key Metrics of Success

• Achievement of enterprise-level cybersecurity and compliance standards for manufacturing IT systems.
• Delivery of measurable ROI through digital transformation initiatives and IT cost optimization.
• Establishment of a scalable cloud-enabled architecture supporting global smart factory operations.
• Development of a high-performing global IT team with strong governance and talent retention.
• Able to travel Domestic and International to meet business needs.

Who You Are:

• You prioritize being a mentor to others. You solicit both input and discussion. You trust other people and know when to delegate. You define issues and can map out a process. You focus on priorities and set stretch goals.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering IT or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10 years of experience in manufacturing IT MES/WMS implementation and digital transformation.
• Proven leadership in global multi-site environments.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle ERP MES WMS and IIoT platforms.
• Consistent record of leading large geographically dispersed teams balancing strategy with hands-on execution.
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

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 perspectivesbecause 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 familys 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.

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