Are you a results-driven leader passionate about operational excellence and team success? Emerson is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead a dynamic, high-tech manufacturing environment producing large, custom-designed control valves. In this role, you will drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead Operations & Scheduling
  • Oversee master scheduling, inventory control, and customer service functions.
  • Manage machining and assembly operations across multiple shifts.
  • Manage multiple manufacturing shifts, both directly and indirectly, ensuring alignment with production goals
• Drive Continuous Improvement
  • Implement and sustain lean practices (Kanban, Kaizen, 5S).
  • Identify and execute annual cost reduction initiatives.
  • Develop best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Manage Financial & Resource Planning
  • Create tactical plans aligned with sales and operations planning.
  • Develop and maintain annual expense budgets.
  • Optimize capital usage and implement new technologies.
• Build & Develop Teams
  • Assess skill gaps, provide training, and deliver constructive feedback.
  • Supervise salaried and union employees, including overtime as needed.
  • Maintain strong communication across all organizational levels.
• Ensure Safety & Compliance
  • Spend significant time on the shop floor and enforce safety standards.
  • Apply company policies and administer union contracts effectively.

Who You Are:

You create competitive and breakthrough strategies that show a clear connection between vision and action. You step up to handle tough issues. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You push yourself and help others achieve results.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving to complex manufacturing and organizational issues.
• Direct leadership of salaried employees.
• Ability to navigate shop floor and office environments, including stairs.
• Proven track record of leading complex initiatives and achieving business objectives.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, delegation, and emotional intelligence skills.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience (assembly, machining, quality control).
• Experience managing in a union environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Synchronous Flow, SMED, and TPM.
• Familiarity with Oracle 11i and ISO9002 standards.
• Previous P&L or budget responsibility.

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.

Our Location:

Marshalltown, Iowa, combines the charm of a close-knit community with the conveniences of a thriving city. Located in central Iowa, less than an hour from both Des Moines and Ames, Marshalltown offers easy access to urban amenities while providing a variety of local outdoor recreation activities like hiking, biking, golf, swimming, and exploring local parks. With its affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and vibrant diverse local culture, Marshalltown is a welcoming place to call home!

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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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