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.

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