If you are a Manufacturing professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! The Manufacturing Manager supports the Professional Tools business at RIDGID Products in Orange, VA, where we proudly manufacture RIDGID brand drain cleaning equipment, cables, and tubing cutters. In this role, you will lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple shifts, guide teams toward strong performance, and support a culture grounded in safety, quality, and collaboration.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provide daily leadership and oversight for production activities across three shifts, including assembly, painting, machining, and cable winding.
• Maintain a strong and consistent presence on the production floor to monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and production schedules.
• Partner with the EHS Leader to reinforce a culture of safety and ensure all manufacturing team members follow established guidelines and practices.
• Collaborate with the Quality Manager to support strong product quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive productivity improvements through process optimization, effective training, accountability for direct labor efficiency, and thoughtful oversight of indirect labor.
• Lead and sustain 5S initiatives to maintain an organized, efficient, and safe work environment.
• Champion on‑time delivery performance and support monthly production and sales goals.
• Develop and implement standardized work instructions to improve process consistency and training quality.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment by coaching supervisors, conducting performance evaluations, supporting team development, and assisting with conflict resolution.
• Work a core schedule of 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM to support all three shifts, with occasional weekend coverage as needed.

Who You Are:

You clarify expectations and help others understand how their work supports broader goals. You communicate effectively in various settings, adapting your style to the needs of individuals and groups. You create strong, collaborative teams by valuing diverse perspectives, building trust, and encouraging open dialogue. You make thoughtful, timely decisions by gathering relevant information, evaluating key factors, and applying sound judgment in complex situations.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience that demonstrates your ability to lead manufacturing operations.
• 2- or 4-year degree in a related field is required.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, coach, and support teams.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Effective organizational, multitasking, and project management abilities.
• A positive, results oriented mindset.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a logical, solution focused approach.
• Computer proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience leading manufacturing teams and applying lean principles.
• Background in fast paced production environments, ideally including five or more years of relevant manufacturing experience.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

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.

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 offer a range of medical insurance options, dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. Our culture includes flexible time‑off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday benefits.