Operations Manager - Control Valve Industry

Company Profile:



St. Louis-based Emerson (www.gotoemerson.com) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in process control; electronics and telecommunications; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal 2005 were over $17.3 billion.



Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Emerson brands include: PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, DeltaV(tm), Ovation® and AMS(tm) Suite. Sales in 2005 were over $4.2 billion



Instrument and Valve Services (http://www.emersonprocess.com/ivs/), a business unit of Emerson Process Management, combines world-class services with innovative technologies to improve the availability and performance of production assets. Our knowledge of factory design, engineering, and specifications enables us to resolve problems quickly, maximizing customer uptime. Sales in 2005 were over $181 million.



Emerson employees enjoy the stability of being part of a well-managed Fortune 500 Company — and the excitement of applying new technologies to help our customers succeed. We've led the industry in extending digital information technology to the plant floor. Our newest products collect, manage, and deliver data wherever it's needed to improve process and business performance. The result: a competitive advantage for our customers, and for us.


Job Summary and Functions:



We are currently seeking applicants for our Operations Manager position in Cincinnati, OH . This person will be responsible for managing and directing shop personnel engaged in valve repair, machining, shipping, receiving and inventory control. Directly responsible for the supervising, performance management, scheduling and training of shop employees. As a key part of the Management Team, this person must drive business objectives, including top and bottom line financial performance, safety and quality processes, process improvement and cost reduction projects, and managing company assets. The operations manager must maintain a positive relationship with our sales force, our customers and our vendors. A strategic member of the regional management team, his/her primary objective is to manage, direct and have complete profit and loss responsibility for the Instrument & Valve Services center in Cincinnati, Ohio..


Major Areas of Accountability:


1. Management of Instrument and Valves Service Center(s) Managing the center as a self-contained manufacturing operation as well as a true profit center business, including complete P&L responsibility. Managing the operation including machine shop, weld shop, mechanical and assembly and calibration operations. Responsible for engineering, including troubleshooting and minor field changes involving both I&VS and non-I&VS equipment. Responsible for purchase of all materials, parts and tools necessary for all locations within his/her geographical region as well as preparation of appropriation requests for capital investments. 2. Sales Planning and Execution and Marketing Responsible for branch site indirect marketing function, including sales, through direct contacts with process plants in the marketing area and sales channels interface. Continuous communications with sales channels to find ways to uncover business growth opportunities. Responsible for the pricing of all Instrument & Valve Services goods and services and preparation of price quotes on larger jobs. Seek out, develop and implement new business opportunities in cooperation with sales channels. Conduct customer presentations, business reports and reviews. 3. Operation Planning Complete responsibility for all operational aspects of repair and service, including in-house, sub-contracted, and at the customer location, for the manufacture / reconditioning of Emerson division, and like competitor, replacement parts and product. Responsible for quality control and best practice implementation of all area/site service work performed including application of customer specifications, safety codes, and applicable Emerson Division Engineering Standards. Development and implementation of productivity / cost reduction plans through application of lean service principles, methodologies, and tools. Responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment(s) and ensuring all employees adhere to internal policies and OSHA requirements.


REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:


Mechanical skills as well as sound working knowledge of machine tools, welding techniques, valve assembly and repair. 3-5 years experience in supervision and technical positions in machining and assembly operations, prefer service background. Superior leadership, organizational, interpersonal, communication, prioritizing, and computer skills. Style must be conducive of building teams and putting customer first. Technical Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Safety and loss prevention skills. Sales/marketing experience would be helpful.

Previous managerial experience of several years is preferred.

A broad knowledge of the Emerson/Fisher Controls product line and its application in the process industries is preferred; a good knowledge of competitors' products is helpful.


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