Area Leader

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management

In short

Emerson is seeking an Area Leader in Debrecen, Hungary, to lead and inspire Production Supervisors, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-driven execution of daily production activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related technical field, proven experience in electronics manufacturing, and strong leadership skills to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a team of Production Supervisors across manufacturing area(s)
Ensure the safe, efficient, and quality-driven execution of daily production activities while delivering business objectives
Create an engaging, high-performance culture built on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Develop organizational capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and talent development
Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on productivity, quality, delivery performance, and cost optimization
Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and other key stakeholders to achieve sustainable business results
Analyze operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and lead actions that deliver measurable outcomes
Champion cross-functional collaboration and effective decision-making to support manufacturing and site objectives
Build a proactive, customer-focused mindset within the organization while ensuring long-term operational success

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Electronics, Automation, or a related technical field
Proven experience in electronics manufacturing, SMT, soldering, or a similar production environment
Demonstrated leadership experience managing production teams through supervisors or team leaders
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
Ability to prioritize effectively, manage competing demands, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Experience using operational metrics, KPIs, and data-driven decision-making to drive performance improvements
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels
Commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and continuous improvement
Fluent English and Hungarian language skills

Desired Qualifications

Experience leading manufacturing areas through Production Supervisors in a fast-paced production environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop others
Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience applying structured problem-solving techniques and driving sustainable corrective actions
Demonstrated success in achieving and improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People performance
Experience leading changes and successfully engaging teams through organizational or operational transformations
Ability to build strong working relationships and effectively influence cross-functional stakeholders
Proven track record of developing team capabilities and fostering employee engagement
Results-oriented mindset with a focus on operational excellence and long-term business performance

Benefits

Ongoing career development
Mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities

Skills

Electronics ManufacturingSMTSolderingLean Manufacturing

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