Director North American Operations

The Director of North American Operations, based in Houston, TX, leads all aspects of North America Operations while coordinating Global Operations Programs within the Isolation Valves business unit. The role directly oversees the Reno, NV factory and the North America financial team, with full P&L responsibility to drive sales and profitability across the region. The director ensures an exceptional customer experience and guides the team responsible for global operations programs, including inventory management, factory automation, Oracle systems rollout, and data collection. This position also plays a key role in shaping and executing the overall global operations strategy.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities will be:

• Drive Operational Excellence – Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, on-time products while advancing strategies that strengthen efficiency, profitability, and long-term growth.
• Develop and Empower Talent – Build a high-performing organization by developing leaders, enabling career growth, and creating strong succession and backfill pipelines across the North America team.
• Lead Global Programs – Direct global operations initiatives in factory automation, inventory optimization, lead-time reduction, data transparency, and Oracle systems rollouts to improve performance worldwide.
• Influence Through Leadership – Communicate effectively with executive leadership, align program goals to enterprise objectives, and hold teams accountable for achieving measurable results.
• Foster a Strong Culture – Promote cross-functional collaboration, champion a culture of safety, and ensure the organization is resilient, engaged, and well-prepared for the future.

Who You Are:

You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations; is exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You set bold goals and have high standards. You are respected by others for displaying superior judgment. You are energized when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty. You use your knowledge of organizational culture to achieve objectives.

For this Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering required, experience may be considered in lieu of a degree  
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience with subject matter expertise and hands on experience working in operations or manufacturing 
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with success examples of leading a team
• Strong training, presenting, and communicating skills
• Willing to travel 25% of the time supporting Reno Plant with occasional international travel
• Willing to work non-standard hours to communicate with plants in other world areas as required
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided 

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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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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