Operations Manager

Job Description

If you are an Operations Manager professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to lead daily manufacturing operations while shaping a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement. You will guide production teams, strengthen operational discipline, and drive process excellence to support Urick’s long‑term competitiveness in the ductile solutions market.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will:

• Lead daily operational performance across all production areas—including melting, molding, pouring, core making, finishing, and support functions—to ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable workflow across all shifts.
• Provide direction, coaching, and development for supervisors and frontline leaders, modeling effective communication, active listening, and modern manufacturing leadership practices.
• Champion a proactive, world‑class safety culture by driving participation in safety programs, reinforcing safe work practices, and promoting a zero‑injury mindset.
• Lead the daily SQDC process to make performance visible, promote structured problem‑solving, and reinforce accountability for actions and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production Control, and Maintenance to optimize equipment utilization, stabilize processes, and ensure effective allocation of people and resources.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles, 5S, standard work, and root‑cause analysis to increase consistency, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
• Strengthen operational discipline by coaching teams on decision‑making, follow‑through, and effective communication.
• Support workforce planning through shift coverage, cross‑training, and resource deployment across production areas.
• Lead performance development efforts—including coaching, goal‑setting, and performance discussions—to grow strong manufacturing leadership talent.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment that reinforces teamwork, high expectations, continuous learning, and strong retention.

Who You Are:

You build strong relationships, earn trust, and communicate with clarity—even when facing complex or fast‑changing situations. You are skilled at developing others, helping individuals grow while ensuring strong performance and accountability. You learn quickly, apply new information effectively, and use data and structured problem‑solving to guide decisions. You tackle challenges with resilience and focus, remaining calm under pressure and committed to continuous improvement. You create an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed and people feel valued.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field OR 10+ years of equivalent manufacturing experience.
• At least five years of supervisory or management experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to learn and master production processes, equipment, and operating standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, influence, engage, and build trust across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, set clear expectations, and follow through in a dynamic environment.
• Capacity to balance hands‑on operational leadership with broader improvement initiatives.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities with a solutions‑focused, steady approach.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience in foundry operations (melting, molding, pouring, shakeout).
• Demonstrated success in driving Lean practices, structured problem‑solving, and process discipline.
• Proven ability to develop talent and build high‑performing, engaged teams.

Our Culture and 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.

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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