Continuous Improvement Manager
Emerson
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Marshalltown, IA · Posted October 26, 2026
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About the job
If you are an engineering or operations professional looking for an opportunity to drive meaningful change, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. Based in our Marshalltown, Iowa location, you will identify, lead, and execute continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance. This role combines hands-on manufacturing improvement with data analysis and digital transformation projects to deliver measurable business results across the plant.