AI Lab Operations Lead — Lean & Robotics

Google LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in London is seeking an experienced Operations Leader for a cutting-edge AI lab environment. You will optimize lab throughput, manage space and robotics assets, and coordinate with external vendors to prevent research blockers.

You will champion 5S and Lean practices across partner platforms, maintain visibility through real-time dashboards, and ensure readiness for executive tours and live demos, while balancing logistics and compliance needs in a global tech setting.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Factory Floor Management or equivalent physical environment.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent, specifically applied to Research and Development (R&D)/prototyping environments.
• Proficiency in reading dashboards and defining metrics. Must have experience utilizing gSuite.
• Ability to speak "Hardware" and "Software." You understand the difference between a firmware brick and a mechanical failure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily rhythm of the lab with an eye on increasing research velocity, oversee space allocation, robotics equipment deployment and operational workflow optimization in coordination with our external vendors to ensure no researcher or engineer is ever "blocked."
• Lead management and maintenance of floor-lab infrastructure, including camera systems, sensors, and real-time dashboard monitoring to maintain high visibility on station availability and operating parameters.
• Coordinate hardware shipments, deliveries, export declarations, and customs documentation in partnership with logistics teams and suppliers, and oversee freight intake in collaboration with external vendors.
• Drive operational excellence by embedding 5S and Lean methodologies to maintain consistent, high-standard environments and tooling across all partner platforms and prototypes.
• Ensure operational readiness for executive visits, leadership tours, live robot demos, and recruiting events without interrupting ongoing research.

Skills

Manufacturing Operations

Lean Six Sigma

Dashboards & Metrics

Hardware vs Software understanding

Tools

G Suite

Job description

Google LLC in London is seeking an experienced Operations Leader for a cutting-edge AI lab environment. You will optimize lab throughput, manage space and robotics assets, and coordinate with external vendors to prevent research blockers.

You will champion 5S and Lean practices across partner platforms, maintain visibility through real-time dashboards, and ensure readiness for executive tours and live demos, while balancing logistics and compliance needs in a global tech setting.