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The Director of Operations is responsible for the storage and distribution strategies in Pharr, Texas. This position will be responsible for the Distribution Center budget and setting the vision for excellence in safety, quality delivery on time and productivity. Support the Pharr leadership team during daily operations and participate in setting short- and long-term goals for each department towards a continuous improvement culture. Promote the usage of automation towards a balanced process between human intervention and technology, that provides the best financially robust scenario for Emerson Tool. Support Emerson’s regulatory compliance and provide the vital resources to keep Emerson’s assets safe and inventory accuracy as per GAAP requirements. Foster the collaboration between the Pharr distribution organization and the rest of Emerson Tool team, to further develop Pharr’s team leadership skills and maintain open communication and support. We look forward to seeing your application!
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be
You are decisive and make high-quality decisions, even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities. You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse collaborators. You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish. You adapt quickly to changing conditions. You anticipate friction before it happens, based on knowledge of interpersonal and group dynamics.
For This Role, You Will Need
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 excellent ideas come from outstanding teams. Our dedication 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 culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Learn more about our Culture & Values.
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 differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .
About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
No calls or agencies please.
Requisition ID : 25021693
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
The Director of Operations is responsible for the storage and distribution strategies in Pharr, Texas. This position will be responsible for the Distribution Center budget and setting the vision for excellence in safety, quality delivery on time and productivity. Support the Pharr leadership team during daily operations and participate in setting short- and long-term goals for each department towards a continuous improvement culture. Promote the usage of automation towards a balanced process between human intervention and technology, that provides the best financially robust scenario for Emerson Tool. Support Emerson’s regulatory compliance and provide the vital resources to keep Emerson’s assets safe and inventory accuracy as per GAAP requirements. Foster the collaboration between the Pharr distribution organization and the rest of Emerson Tool team, to further develop Pharr’s team leadership skills and maintain open communication and support. We look forward to seeing your application!
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be
- Participate in supporting the highest standards for safety and a healthy work environment.
- Direct Leadership team towards the implementation of strategies for order fulfillment, storage and inventory management.
- Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Customer Service and other departments (S&IOP) to identify distribution needs and set goals accordingly.
- Facilitate and present data analysis and financial justification for capital investments.
- Present reports to executives regarding distribution performance and strategies
- Ensure that products stored in warehouses are keep to match marketing integrity and delivered to customers efficiently and on time
- Strategically lead warehouse operations in compliance with company’s policies and vision.
- Ensure all warehousing, receiving and shipping operations adhere to legislation standards.
- Establish continuous improvement indicators to supervise Safety, Quality, Shipping Accuracy, Labor productivity, Service Levels and Inventory Control.
- Promote application/use of Lean Manufacturing concepts such as Standard Work, Daily Management system, Inventory Pull Systems, Kaizen events, Poke Yoke solutions to recurrent problems.
- Periodically review warehouse layout to ensure efficient space utilization. Anticipate the need of additional warehouse during peak business periods, establish actions plans to include logistics and budget requirements.
- Responsible for the distribution operation financial performance, prepare annual budgets, implement cost reduction actions and provide monthly budget forecasts to divisional finance group.
- Establish a strong liaison with customers, suppliers, transportation and logistics companies.
- Collaborate with local universities, technical schools and economic development agencies to build a mutual supporting partnership for company and community growth.
- Communicate a vision, able to optimistically describe achievements to reach expected future state. Able to empower and encourage entire organization to achieve support behind Vision.
- Focus on work results from direct reports, asks and provide support on their work plans, problems, questions and concerns. Become available for listening and provide problem solving coaching. Design and establish feedback loops as part of normal work activity.
- Define and implement career development plans for leadership team. This should yield from performing a solid and punctual performance appraisal process across the entire organization.
You are decisive and make high-quality decisions, even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities. You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse collaborators. You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish. You adapt quickly to changing conditions. You anticipate friction before it happens, based on knowledge of interpersonal and group dynamics.
For This Role, You Will Need
- Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in distribution or operational leadership.
- BS degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field
- Excellent communications skills
- Strong leadership, decision making and problem-solving skills
- Proven track record of implementing process improvement initiatives
- Strong knowledge of warehousing and distribution key process indicators
- Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
- Solid understanding on Microsoft office 365 tools (Excel, Power point, Word, Access, Visio)
- Expertise in general warehouse management procedures and standard methodologies.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
- Bilingual Spanish-English
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 excellent ideas come from outstanding teams. Our dedication 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 culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Learn more about our Culture & Values.
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 differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .
About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
No calls or agencies please.
Requisition ID : 25021693
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com