The Team Leader for Specials is in charge of completing the 3rd Party Specials and ETO strategy by improving processes, implementing tools, and promoting organizational development. This position involves collaborating effectively across functions, managing people, and focusing on improving speed, quality, and customer happiness.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Oversee the end-to-end process from quoting to item setup. Implement improvements for handling 3rd party specials and ETOs based on business priorities. Drive the adoption of new tools for specials quoting. Develop strong relationships with key suppliers, product management, supply chain, and factories. Align cross-functionally to optimize cycle times and service levels. Improve item setup processes to enhance efficiency, accountability, and speed. Act as a blocking issue point for urgent special inquiries. Lead productivity and quality improvement initiatives, including automation and process optimization. Manage continuous improvement projects and collaborate with CI teams to implement new solutions. Develop, coach, and motivate team members to foster a high-performance culture. Optimize team workload and prioritize tasks effectively. Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, trade regulations, and ethical standards. Safeguard confidential and sensitive information. Uphold environmental, health, and safety standards to maintain a safe workplace.

Who You Are:

You take initiative and get results, balancing collaborator expectations while staying customer-focused. Your ability to navigate complex processes, collaborate effectively, and adapt to changing business needs ensures success in this role. With a proactive approach and a strong sense of accountability, you lead teams to deliver excellence.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering; Master’s/MBA preferred. Experience managing customer-related projects and expectations. Strong leadership, interpersonal development, and communication skills. Ability to work in matrix organizations with multiple collaborators and functions. Proven experience leading by influence.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Minimum one year of experience leading Continuous Improvement projects. Experience implementing interpersonal and process changes across multiple functions. Willingness to learn new technologies and embrace challenges. Ability to build and develop teams in a highly matrixed organization.

Our Offer To You:

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. We’re emphasizing a culture of togetherness – one that builds community, prioritizes collaboration and continuous improvement. 

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson

Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to create a workplace that is supportive and rewarding. Our work schedule aims at creating new levels of growth, build a stronger community and provide greater professional development for our employees.

Make this great opportunity yours!