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At Novanta, we create solutions that drive progress in healthcare and advanced manufacturing. Our innovations power mission-critical products—from minimally invasive surgery tools to robotics and 3D metal printing, enhancing lives and redefining industry standards.
As a global team, we spans 26 offices across The Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, nurturing a collaborative, empowering culture where every contribution matters.
[Operations Manager – Robotics & Automation]
📍 Cambridge, United Kingdom
Join a team shaping the future of technology.
Novanta’s Robotics & Automation Inductive Encoder product line demands leadership that balances precision engineering, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment.
Here’s your chance to drive impact, scale operations, and foster growth in an agile, high-performance environment.
[The Opportunity]
This leadership role is about transforming manufacturing from the ground up. You’ll:
- Own and optimise end-to-end operations—ensuring safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement while closely collaborating across disciplines (engineering, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams).
- Inspire high-performing teams, embedding accountability and collaboration.
Ideal for leaders who thrive in hands-on environments where innovation meets real-world precision.
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[Key Responsibilities]
📌 Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop high-performing production teams
- Foster a high-trust culture focused on engagement and accountability
- Align staffing, training, and capability growth with operational goals
📌 Operational Excellence
- Oversee high-mix engineered product manufacturing daily
- Deliver on key metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, Cost)
- Balance production plans with capacity, materials, and customer demand
📌 Continuous Improvement
- Champion Novанта Growth System and lean principles to streamline workflows
- Eliminate waste, improve productivity, and enhance quality outcomes
- Use data-driven insights to identify and resolve operational gaps
📌 Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with engineering, supply chain, planning, and quality to remove operational silos
- Optimise end-to-end flow and problem-solving across the value chain
📌 Supply Chain & Risk Management
- Ensure material availability and optimise inventory for smooth delivery
- Identify and mitigate risks impacting timelines and supply chains
[Who You Are]
✅ Leadership with a track record:
- Minimum 7 years of operations/manufacturing leadership experience
- Proven success in high-mix or engineered product environments
✅ Operational expertise:
- Deep understanding of KPIs for Quality, Delivery, and Cost
- Experience applying lean, continuous improvement frameworks
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✅ Collaborative and influential:
- Abilities to cross-sell initiatives and build coalitions
✅ Preferred background:
- Experience in precision engineering, electronics, or electromechanical manufacturing
[Why Novanta?]
- Shape the future: Your work will impact medical, robotic, and manufacturing technology.
- Innovate with purpose: Join a global leader in advanced precision systems.
- Drive meaningful change: Novelta values feedback, innovation, and growth.
- Career advancement: Opportunities to grow across international markets.
- Supportive culture: Work alongside engineers, operators, and strategists in a dynamic environment.
[Ready? Let’s build it.]
If you’re an experienced operations leader looking to make an operational difference in high-tech manufacturing, we want to hear from you.
📩 Apply now or contact Rebecca Pelham for a confidential conversation.
We believe in Diversity
Novanta is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of:
- Race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy)
- Sexual orientation, gender identity, age
- National origin, genetic information or status as a veteran
Accessibility: If you require accommodations for the application process, please call +1 781-266-5700.
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