Sr. Manager Continuous Improvement

We are hiring a strategic Continuous Improvement Senior Manager to be responsible for a global team focused on addressing critical business challenges. This high-visibility role will be instrumental in redefining current constraints into competitive advantages.

This role integrates key Continuous Improvement programs, Perfect Execution methodologies, and best lean approaches into a cohesive, customer-focused strategy. The aim is to bring value, reduce lead times, improve delivery performance, optimize costs, and support growth by reviewing and enhancing processes, people, and tools in identified areas with particular focus on enterprise, across departments, and across factories projects.

Ready to make your mark and embark on an exciting journey with us? We can't wait to hear from you!

• Global Leadership: Offer direct management for a Global team, encompassing direct reports and individuals with a dotted line reporting relationship. Be responsible for their performance, coach and train each employee, and drive performance for all projects on the team. Represent Continuous Improvement programs in key management meetings such as Profit Review or Growth Conferences.
• Process Redesign: Supervise and guide the team in development and implementation of both top-down and bottom-up methodologies to identify and prioritize high-impact improvement programs and projects across the business, functions, and sites.
• Program Execution and Accountability: Empower the distributed team to spearhead Continuous Improvement initiatives from start to finish. Collaborate with partners to ensure projects are driven to the highest standard, handovers to business owners are flawless, and improvements are sustained over time through robust accountability measures.
• Culture and Collaboration: Champion a Continuous Improvement culture by coaching and supporting the team as they redefine lean tools, facilitate departmental and functional projects, and lead Kaizen events such as workshops, value stream mapping, change management initiatives, standardization, and data analysis.

• You are a strategic, action-oriented leader with a passion for continuous improvement and a proven ability to influence across functions and geographies. You thrive in collaborative environments, driving impactful change through Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and/or Perfect Execution methodologies. Your ability to lead high-visibility initiatives and solve complex challenges makes you a catalyst for transformation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Validated experience in lean and/or continuous improvement projects within a global organization.
• Confirmed experience leading and influencing global teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage and influence stakeholders.
• High adaptability, innovative and curious approach.
• Must be highly action-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to drive initiatives forward, overcome obstacles, and deliver measurable results in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.      
• Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility for travel on a project-by-project basis.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt certifications, Certified Lean Practitioner, Kaizen Facilitator
• Experience or knowledge of working in the Industrial Valves industry.

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 cultur