Emerson

Director of Digital Manufacturing Technology – Operations

Emerson

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Shakopee • Minnesota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

CloudCyber SecurityERPIoTOracleOracle ERP

About the role

  • Develop and own the Smart Factory roadmap, aligning with corporate digital transformation goals.
  • Drive adoption of Oracle WMS Cloud, MES platforms, and emerging technologies for operational excellence.
  • Establish governance for MFG IT ownership, ensuring compliance, security, and lifecycle management of manufacturing applications.
  • Ensure strong governance, cybersecurity, and compliance across all aspects of the manufacturing domain.
  • Have a leadership presence in Emerson Factories across multiple business groups.
  • Ensure technology investments drive measurable business value, whether through revenue growth, operational efficiency, cost reduction, or enhanced customer experience.
  • Continuously manage and optimize technology budgets, balancing strategic investments with financial goals.
  • Oversee deployment and optimization of MES for production tracking, resource management, and specification control.
  • Implement WMS capabilities for inventory accuracy, receiving, put-away, picking, replenishment, and shipping.
  • Ensure integration between ERP, PLM, MES, WMS, and OTM for synchronized planning and execution.
  • Drive enterprise-level digital architecture for smart factories, ensuring scalability and cybersecurity.
  • Lead integration of advanced analytics, AI, and IoT platforms into manufacturing IT systems.
  • Establish standards for interoperability between MES, WMS, and ERP systems to enable seamless data flow.
  • Champion cloud adoption strategies and edge computing for real-time factory insights.
  • Oversee governance for emerging technologies, ensuring compliance and risk management.
  • Act as Manufacturing IT Owner, accountable for application health, upgrades, and compliance.
  • Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
  • Plan budgets and optimize costs for manufacturing IT systems.
  • Build and mentor a global team of IT and operations professionals.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations leaders to ensure alignment.
  • Build and communicate program objectives and KPIs to executive leadership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing IT, MES/WMS implementation, and digital transformation.
  • Proven leadership in global, multi-site environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Oracle ERP, MES, WMS, and IIoT platforms.
  • Consistent record of leading large, geographically dispersed teams, balancing strategy with hands-on execution.
  • Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
Benefits
  • Health insurance plans
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee resource groups
  • Recognition programs
  • Flexible time off
  • Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
  • Vacation and holiday leave

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
digital transformationmanufacturing ITMES implementationWMS implementationadvanced analyticsAIIoTcloud adoptionedge computingbudget management
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationmentoringcommunicationgovernancerisk managementstrategic planningvendor managementteam buildingexecutive communication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in ITMBA