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Senior Director, Operations

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Key Responsibilities

Senior operations leadership experience within a high-technology manufacturing environment Proven success driving operational transformation Expertise in Lean Manufacturing,

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Build a career powered by innovations that matter!  At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible.  We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.  Looking for a great place to work?  You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment.  Come explore Novanta.

At Novanta, our technologies enable some of the world's most advanced healthcare and manufacturing applications. We are now seeking an exceptional Senior Director, Operations to provide strategic leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, facilities, and operational excellence for our Stockport business.

Novanta Stockport is a Centre of Excellence, focused on developing and manufacturing a broad range of laser technologies for Global customers. A scaling, state of the art facility, manufacturing across multiple Novanta product lines.

This is far more than a site leadership position.

You will be a key member of the senior leadership team with responsibility for:

  • 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

Responsibilities

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  • →Senior operations leadership experience within a high-technology manufacturing environment
  • →Proven success driving operational transformation
  • →Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement
  • →Strong supply chain and manufacturing leadership capability
  • →Demonstrated success developing future leaders and high-performing teams
  • →Experience operating within complex global matrix organisations

What We Offer

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✓Global technology leader
✓High-growth precision manufacturing environment
✓Executive-level influence
✓Industry-leading products and innovation
✓Opportunity to define the future operational strategy of the business

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Stockport, United Kingdom
On-site at the office
Who can apply
GB

Listing Details

Posted
September 5, 2026
First seen
October 3, 2026
Last seen
October 3, 2026

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Senior Director, Operations