Operations Director -Flow Controls India

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary :

The Operations Director's responsibility is to lead and continuously improve Flow Controls operations aligned with the business unit's long-term strategy, in strong cooperation with the Asia Pacific and Global Operations teams The location of the position is Chennai, India.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be :

• Responsibility for Flow Controls operations in India specifically Karapakkam & Mahindra World City manufacturing locations in Chennai, FCV India Quality Management System, Business Information Systems
• Ensure the health and safety of employees and compliance to all trade regulations
• Develop, maintain, and implement manufacturing strategies that ensure sales plans are driven at best cost, enhancing return on capital, whilst delivering the required levels of quality and customer service
• Plant capacity plans short, medium and long term
• Development and execution of Sales and Operations Plan (SOP)
• Perfect Execution / Supply Chain development programs
• Purchasing strategies and supplier development with Global Supply Chain
• Product manufacturing
• Ensure operating results
• Cost Improvement programs (cost reductions, make / buy, job moves)
• Inventory strategies
• Capital plans
• Systems implementation and operation to best support business goals
• Drive long term automation strategy for production efficiency (factory / intelligent automation)
• Achieving world class lead times to support business growth
• Organizational design and ensure the ongoing development of the Operations organization
• Personnel development and training plans

Support Human Resources team actively in maintaining, improving cordial relationship and also to secure amicable, sustainable agreements with the Union.

Who You Are :

You quickly and decisively take actions in fact-changing, unpredictable situations, always keep the end in sight and put in extra effort to meet deadlines, place team goals ahead of own goals,

For This Role, You Will Need :

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart :

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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, 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.

Skills Required

Supplier Development, product manufacturing, Quality Management System