Microfactory Leader
Emerson
Slovakia
- Lead daily microfactory operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity targets while promoting a “zero harm” mindset.
- Create and maintain daily management routines (tier meetings, visual management, KPI tracking) to drive transparent performance and quick issue resolution.
- Coach and empower team members through inclusive leadership, skill development, and structured problem-solving—building capability and engagement.
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean methods (e.g., waste elimination, standard work, 5S, Kaizen) and data-based decision-making.
- Own and improve key manufacturing metrics such as OEE, throughput, scrap, rework, cycle time, on-time delivery, and customer complaints.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to ensure robust process controls, effective change management, and stable material flow.
- Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions (e.g., 8D, A3, CAPA) to prevent recurrence and improve product and process reliability.
- Support production planning and capacity alignment; identify constraints and implement countermeasures to meet demand and service levels.
- Ensure compliance with internal standards and external requirements (e.g., EHS practices, ISO-based quality systems, and site policies).
- Champion innovation and digital enablement where it improves safety, productivity, traceability, and decision-making.
- Promote an environment of trust and integrity—where respectful feedback, learning, and accountability help everyone perform at their best.
- Demonstrated ability to lead people in a manufacturing or production environment, with a strong presence on the shop floor.
- Working knowledge of Lean / continuous improvement principles and practical experience applying them to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Ability to interpret and act on operational data (KPIs), using a structured approach to problem-solving and prioritization.
- Strong communication skills to align teams, set clear expectations, and collaborate effectively across functions.
- Commitment to safe work practices, process discipline, and ethical decision-making.
- Comfort working in a dynamic environment—adapting quickly, managing change, and keeping teams focused on customer outcomes.
- Language capability appropriate for the site (typically Slovak and English to collaborate locally and internationally).
- Experience leading a cell-based / microfactory model, autonomous teams, or mini-business units within manufacturing.
- Formal training or certification in Lean methods (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma) or demonstrated equivalent capability.
- Experience with manufacturing systems and tools such as ERP/MES, digital dashboards, traceability solutions, or structured daily management systems.
- Background in regulated or high-mix production environments; familiarity with quality standards and audits (e.g., ISO 9001).
- Experience coaching team leaders/supervisors and building inclusive talent pipelines through mentoring and development plans.
- Exposure to maintenance strategies (e.g., TPM) and reliability improvement in partnership with Maintenance/Engineering.
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.
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.
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If you are a Microfactory Leader professional Iooking for an opportunity to grow your career, this is your chance to lead a high-performing manufacturing cell (“microfactory”) in Dolný Kubín, Slovakia, where safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work. In this role, you will guide a cross-functional team to achieve operational excellence, strengthen standard work, and accelerate innovation in how we manufacture—while living Emerson’s values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion. You will be a visible leader on the shop floor, developing people, improving processes, and driving results through data, teamwork, and a customer-first mindset.