Talent.com
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Manufacturing Operations ManagerNovanta • Apex, NC, US
Manufacturing Operations Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Novanta • Apex, NC, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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.

Novanta is the world's leading developer of robotic end-of-arm technologies. Novanta end-effectors enhance productivity and flexibility of robotic and automated solutions across a wide spectrum of industries through capabilities such as automatic tool changing, force-torque sensing, material removal, and more. Since 1989, our commitment to engineering excellence, superior quality, and customer-focused support drives us to innovate and continuously improve the most reliable automated solutions available.

Summary

As a Value Stream Manager, you'll oversee manufacturing teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You'll oversee teams of manufacturing professionals or complex operations teams. You'll ensure performance and results are achieved, develop efficient workflows, and lead through influence.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Hiring, training, and managing operations team members to build a high-performing team.
  • Managing operations teams to achieve operational goals and objectives.
  • Developing and implementing operational policies, procedures, and efficient operational workflows.
  • Leveraging daily visual management to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, as well as industry standards.

General Tasks

  • Maintain strict compliance with the quality, environmental and occupational health and safety regulations and implementation of the instructions of the quality, environmental management and / or occupational health and safety officer.
  • The People Leader is responsible for maintaining and improving environmental-friendly and occupational health and safety work conditions, the prevention of environmental damage and occupational accidents, occupational diseases and work-related health hazards for his or her area of responsibility. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to, protecting the environment, completion of job hazard analysis and risk assessments, and conducting job-specific training.
  • Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

  • Makes and executes decisions regarding work assignments that support KPIs and cross-training. Responsible for developing high-performing, flexible team(s) of direct and dotted line reports.
  • Participates in establishing departmental goals relative to labor utilization and department efficiency. Measures factory performance to the standard.
  • Tracks all applicable metrics, taking actions as necessary to meet KPI targets. Publishes performance results to key stakeholders as required.
  • Responsible for establishing, sustaining, and improving daily management for production and Tier 1 and Tier 2 levels.
  • Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements.
  • Evaluates and recommends work center staffing needs, shift requirements and equipment needs.
  • Liaise with other supervisors to formulate objectives and understand requirements.
  • Assess risks & safety hazards within your departments. Performance will be reviewed through EHS audits.
  • Education : Possess a background in operations, manufacturing, or a related field.
  • Experience : Ability to set and manage goals, allocate resources, and make high quality, timely decisions.
  • Skill : Proven ability to oversee teams, complex processes, or complex programs in a manufacturing environment.
  • Skill : Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and ability to drive continuous improvement.
  • Skill : Have excellent leadership, communication skills and skilled in project management and problem-solving.
  • Outcomes / KPIs

  • Throughput rate
  • On-time delivery
  • Net Profit Margin
  • Inventory
  • Competencies

  • Demonstrates Grit & Determination - Initiative : Demonstrates a high level of ownership, leads and mobilizes change. Persistence : Has the tenacity to persist in the face of roadblocks. Resilience : Can tolerate pressure and quickly recover from high-stress situations. Courage : Communicates directly and is real with others, even when it is difficult.
  • Builds Inclusive Winning Teams - Eye for Talent : Consistently hires, promotes and exports talented individuals. Mentors & Develops People : Builds organizational capability by investing in the development of people. Manages Performance : Sets clear expectations and holds people accountable for performance. Embraces Diversity : Builds inclusive teams of diverse individuals that find the best solutions together.
  • Motivating Others - Creates a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team or project members; can assess each person's hot button and use it to get the best out of him / her; pushes tasks and decisions down; empowers others; invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; makes each individual feel his / her work is important; is someone people like working with for and with.
  • Drives and Delivers Impact - Delivers Results : Does what it takes in order to consistently meet expectations. Action-Oriented : Approaches work with a sense of urgency and drive. Prioritize : Identifies the vital few and focuses resources and energy on the most impactful tasks. Executional Rigor : Uses metrics to measure progress and inform decision-making.
  • Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

    Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

    J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Manufacturing Manager • Apex, NC, US

    Related jobs
    Senior Manager, Operations

    Senior Manager, Operations

    Thermo Fisher • Mebane, NC, US
    Full-time
    Company : Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.Our new site will specialize in fully automated pipette tip manufacturing to address growing demand. We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Operations to...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Operations Manager

    Operations Manager

    Insight Global • Holly Springs, NC, United States
    Full-time
    We are seeking an Operations Manager to support a large, state-of-the-art contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) located in Holly Springs, NC. This facility is one of the largest...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Business Manager

    Business Manager

    InsideHigherEd • Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
    Full-time +1
    Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, overtime as required to meet deadlines.PowerAmerica, situated within the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) at N. State University was founded in 2015 and is o...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Sr. Operations Manager

    Sr. Operations Manager

    Amazon • Garner, NC, US
    Full-time
    Our Senior Operations Managers are responsible for all budgetary, people development, and operations objectives.They are responsible for all aspects of operation or functions at the site.Additional...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Manufacturing Engineer, Aerostructures

    Manufacturing Engineer, Aerostructures

    Anduril • Morrisville, NC, US
    Full-time
    Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the def...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    1st Shift Assembly Production Manager

    1st Shift Assembly Production Manager

    Caterpillar • Sanford, NC, US
    Part-time
    Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem ...Show more
    Last updated: 11 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Manufacturing Manager (2nd Shift)

    Manufacturing Manager (2nd Shift)

    Pfizer • Sanford, NC, US
    Permanent
    Our breakthroughs would not reach patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team.We rely on agile members who understand their crucial role in Pfizer's mission.Patients need colle...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Operations Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Holly Springs)

    Operations Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Holly Springs)

    Insight Global • Holly Springs, NC, US
    Part-time
    We are seeking an Operations Manager to support a large, state-of-the-art contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) located in Holly Springs, NC. This facility is one of the largest...Show more
    Last updated: 14 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Operations Manager

    Operations Manager

    Central Garden & Pet • Sanford, NC, US
    Full-time
    Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Operations Manager will lead the manufacturing team in Sanford’s high-volume production areas and work with the planning, manufacturing, and quality teams to pro...Show more
    Last updated: 25 days ago
    Manufacturing / Facilities Manager #30190066

    Manufacturing / Facilities Manager #30190066

    Kidde Global Solutions- RSR • Mebane, North Carolina, United States
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    Manufacturing / Facilities Manager.Corporate Park Drive Mebane, NC 27302.Where Fire Safety Innovation Meets Opportunity : . As part of Kidde Global Solutions Residential Fire Business Unit, you’ll be pa...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Senior Manager Manufacturing - Manufacturing Support Manufacturing Systems

    Senior Manager Manufacturing - Manufacturing Support Manufacturing Systems

    Amgen Inc. (IR) • Holly Springs, NC, US
    Full-time
    Senior Manager Manufacturing – Manufacturing Support Manufacturing Systems page is loaded## Senior Manager Manufacturing – Manufacturing Support Manufacturing Systemsremote type : On Sitelocations...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Product Operations Manager

    Product Operations Manager

    Blend • Raleigh, NC, US
    Full-time +1
    Blend is a diverse team of problem solvers who believe that the world's financial resources should be more accessible.Our cloud banking platform is used by Wells Fargo, U.Bank, and over 330 other f...Show more
    Last updated: 22 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Manager Manufacturing Manufacturing Support Manufacturing Systems

    Senior Manager Manufacturing Manufacturing Support Manufacturing Systems

    Amgen • Holly Springs, NC, US
    Full-time
    Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients.At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all...Show more
    Last updated: 22 days ago • Promoted
    Manager, Manufacturing - Component Prep & Compounding

    Manager, Manufacturing - Component Prep & Compounding

    Biogen • Durham, NC, US
    Full-time
    Manager, Manufacturing (Compounding & Component Preparation).Biogen is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader who is responsible for establishing and maintaining accountability and ownersh...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Production Manager / VSM

    Production Manager / VSM

    Ultra Maritime, EMS • Wake Forest, NC, US
    Full-time
    Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence : Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers deli...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Operations Manager (Holly Springs)

    Operations Manager (Holly Springs)

    Insight Global • Holly Springs, NC, US
    Part-time
    We are seeking an Operations Manager to support a large, state-of-the-art contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) located in Holly Springs, NC. This facility is one of the largest...Show more
    Last updated: 14 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Manufacturing / Facilities Manager

    Manufacturing / Facilities Manager

    Kidde Global Solutions • Mebane, NC, US
    Full-time
    Manufacturing / Facilities Manager.As part of Kidde Global Solutions Residential Fire Business Unit, you'll be part of a legacy of leadership in home fire safety, working with cutting-edge technologi...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Associate Manufacturing Engineer

    Associate Manufacturing Engineer

    Rangam • Sanford, NC, United States
    Permanent
    Rangam is seeking candidates for a Direct Hire role as an.Associate Manufacturing Engineer.Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporti...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted