Senior Director, Operations — Lead Transformation & Growth

Novanta Inc.

Manchester

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Novanta Stockport in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Director of Operations to provide strategic leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, facilities, and operational excellence. The role focuses on enabling growth, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 capabilities within its Stockport Centre of Excellence, a high-technology laser technology facility serving global customers.

As a member of the senior leadership team, you will drive operational transformation, build a

Qualifications

  • Senior operations leadership experience within a high-technology manufacturing environment.
  • Proven success driving operational transformation and continuous improvement.
  • Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Strong supply chain and manufacturing leadership capability.

Responsibilities

  • Driving operational excellence across manufacturing and supply chain.
  • Building a high-performing and engaged workforce.
  • Leading business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Delivering operational scalability to support growth.
  • Advancing digital manufacturing, automation, and Industry 4.0 capabilities.
  • Influencing long-term business strategy and value creation.

Skills

Senior operations leadership
Operational transformation
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Continuous improvement
Supply chain leadership
Team development
Global matrix organisations

Job description

Novanta Stockport in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Director of Operations to provide strategic leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, facilities, and operational excellence. The role focuses on enabling growth, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 capabilities within its Stockport Centre of Excellence, a high-technology laser technology facility serving global customers.

As a member of the senior leadership team, you will drive operational transformation, build a

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