Operations Manager

If you are a professional searching for an opportunity to grow and develop your abilities within a dynamic business, Emerson has an appealing role for you

We are looking for an **Operations Manager **(m/w/d) within our Final Control Group (Pressure Management), to be based in **Bologna, Italy **(#LI-Onsite) and oversee the daily operations of the manufacturing plant, concentrating on achieving strategic objectives related to sales, profitability, inventory, and service levels. This role involves close collaboration with various departments, including Supply Chain, Quality, Human Resources, and HSE. The Operations Manager will play a key role in driving technological innovation, continuous improvement, process efficiency, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

**In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be**:

- **Planning **and overseeing all operational activities to ensure production and revenue targets are met while optimizing processes and developing staff.
- **Collaborating **with senior management on long-term operational strategies and managing the investment budget for improvements.
- **Analyzing **production performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and enhancing customer On-Time Delivery.
- **Mentoring **the operational team to foster a culture of continuous improvement and safety, while collaborating with HR to attract and retain talent.
- **Ensuring **compliance with environmental and safety regulations and promoting a safety-first culture across operations.

**Who You Are**:
You establish explicit performance standards and view talent development as an organizational imperative.

You articulate messages in a way that is broadly understandable, promoting shared contributions to goals persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks.

**For This Role, You Will Need**:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Experience in operations management within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven expertise in strategic planning, people management, and lean manufacturing methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of lean and Six Sigma principles, with a successful track record of implementation.
- A demonstrated ability to manage budgets and drive operational efficiency.
- Proficiency in English, with preference for Italian, French and Romanian language skills

**Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart**:

- Background in an industrial automation environment with similar products (gas regulators and analyzers).
- Experience within matrix organization.

**Our Offer to You**

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to create a workplace that is supportive and exciting.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around 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 differen