Job Description

If you're a manufacturing professional looking for an outstanding opportunity to grow and develop professionally, we have the perfect role for you. We are hiring for a Plant Manager in our Elk River, MN location. The Plant Manager will set the strategy, provide leadership, create/maintain an inclusive work climate, establish/embed a culture of continuous improvement, develop/grow the talent pipeline, and provide overall direction to the Elk River location.

You will lead and effectively run the site's Operations team by providing motivation, coaching, and mentoring to team members to ensure the accomplishment of business objectives including cost, quality, inventory, and delivery commitments. You will be responsible for all aspects of operations, including production and service, ensuring work orders are progressed through the production process to an agreed timescale and output high quality products.

Key focus areas include achieving best in class safety, quality, and sustainability. You will also have strong interactions with Customer Support and Supply Chain, providing regular updates on order progression and technical information as required, and oversight of production purchasing and inventory management. This role requires a dynamic leader that is highly organized, has excellent planning and leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. If you are an enthusiastic manufacturing professional driven to cultivate and sustain a high-quality work atmosphere for a thriving organization, we invite you to become a valued member of our team!

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will:

• Collaborate with senior leadership in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans.
• Improve efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental teamwork.
• Set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity.
• Work with project managers in the development of financial and budgetary plans.
• Analyze current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement when vital.
• Develop, implement, and supervise day-to-day operational systems and processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for our key initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with all department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals.
• Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for the day-to-day performance of the operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.

Who You Are:

You keep up with current and possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, with the competition, and in the marketplace. You use knowledge of business drivers and how strategies and tactics play out in the market to guide actions. You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You establish and maintain effective customer relationships. You keep a strong bottom-line orientation. You maintain a track record of exceeding goals successfully. You rely on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions. You make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information. You form complementary teams to create a mix of styles, perspectives, and experience.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Relevant years of demonstrated ability in manufacturing environment commensurate with the level of this position.
• Outstanding knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including finance, customer service, production, and employee management.
• Proven track record to plan and manage operational process for maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Proven track record of managing expenditures of allocated resources to meet current and future business needs.
• Strong solid understanding of industry regulations and legislative guidelines.
• Strong strategic capabilities and leadership skills.
• Long-term visionary.
• Open and adaptable communication style.
• Committed to progressive development.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Sponsorship not provided.  Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Master’s degree and Plant Management experience is a plus.
• 10+ years senior leadership role in a manufacturing environment.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: We pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. The total target comp range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a 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 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. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s 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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