Karen Isaacson
About Karen Isaacson
Karen Isaacson is the Vice President of Operations at Emerson Automation Solutions, overseeing facilities in Chanhassen and Shakopee, MN, and also works as a Boiler Engineer at Xcel Energy in Becker, MN.
Current Position at Emerson Automation Solutions
Karen Isaacson serves as the Vice President Operations at Emerson Automation Solutions, overseeing facilities in Chanhassen and Shakopee, Minnesota. In this role, she directs the final assembly and distribution of eight product families, managing operations with more than 850 employees working three shifts. Karen also leads the collaboration and global transfer of distribution standards and production lines across a 13-site global distribution network.
Previous Roles at Emerson Automation Solutions
Before her current position, Karen Isaacson held key roles at Emerson Automation Solutions. From 2008 to 2013, she was the Director of Operations in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Prior to that, she served in various Engineer Management Positions from 1998 to 2008, also in Chanhassen. In these roles, she played a crucial part in operations management and engineering leadership.
Role at Xcel Energy
Karen Isaacson is actively working at Xcel Energy (Northern States Power - NSP) as a Boiler Engineer in Becker, Minnesota. This role demonstrates her versatility and depth of expertise in the energy sector, adding to her extensive experience in operations and engineering management.
Educational Background
Karen Isaacson studied at the University of North Dakota, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Her educational foundation has equipped her with the technical skills conducive to her roles in operations and engineering management.
Start-Up of Shakopee Facility
Karen Isaacson directed the start-up of the Shakopee facility in 2014. Her leadership in establishing this facility underscores her capabilities in scaling operations and managing complex projects within the manufacturing sector.