Jason Stokes
About Jason Stokes
Jason Stokes is the Site Director at Emerson in Cumbernauld, Scotland, with extensive experience in operational excellence and leadership roles across various companies and regions.
Current Role at Emerson
Jason Stokes currently serves as Site Director at Emerson in Cumbernauld, Scotland, United Kingdom. Since November 2021, he has led the Gas Analysis Center of Excellence. In this role, he focuses on identifying, fostering, and developing talent across the enterprise to drive greater profitability and create the next generation of leaders at Emerson.
Past Experience in Digital Supply Chain Operations
In 2021, Jason was Director of Digital Supply Chain Operations at Emerson for 8 months. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in optimizing supply chain processes leveraging digital tools and technologies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Role as Director, Perfect Execution
From 2018 to 2021, Jason Stokes worked as Director of Perfect Execution at Emerson in Greater St. Louis Area. Over three years, he focused on process improvement and execution excellence to achieve optimal operational performance.
Director of Continuous Improvement at Legrand, North America
From 2017 to 2018, Jason worked as Director Of Continuous Improvement at Legrand, North America in Greater St. Louis Area for six months. His responsibility included leading initiatives to enhance process efficiency and operational effectiveness.
Educational Background
Jason Stokes holds an MBA in Marketing from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, earned between 2003 and 2005. He also has a BA in International Business from Bradley University, attained between 1999 and 2003.
Global Experience and Leadership
Jason has extensive global experience, having worked in over 70 countries. He has collaborated with C-suite and business unit leaders to develop innovative solutions. His leadership roles have included positions in operational excellence, plant management, and lean six sigma implementations.
Career Start and Early Roles
Jason began his career as a Technical Marketing Intern at Caterpillar from 2004 to 2005. He then joined Flowserve Corporation, where he held multiple roles, including Global Project Manager, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and Operational Excellence Deployment Leader, Master Black Belt.