ATS Company: Industrial Automation
Requisition ID: 15968
Location:
Lewis Center, OH, US, 43035-9445
Date: Nov 12, 2025
Manager, Operations - Nuclear
Job Description
The Manager, Operations - Nuclear will lead all operations and program execution activities within the core area of Nuclear. As the leader of a matrixed Nuclear Team, the Manager, Operations - Nuclear must be knowledgeable in project management, nuclear tooling design, operation and maintenance in radioactive environments, as well as services delivery, and spare parts supply.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety
Quality
Engineering
Project Delivery
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Delivers financial performance of the nuclear business unit ensuring cost, risk and quality is managed to plan
Leverages best practices across the ATS network, drives towards standardization of processes and tools with other divisions
Provides leadership and inspiration to the site leadership team, ensuring clarity of direction, motivation and development of capability and pipeline of talent for succession
Advocates and promotes employee engagement and effective communication throughout the company
Lead the talent development of your team and ensure individual goals and KPI's are met
Leads and supports use of the ATS Business Model (ABM) lean tools & principles, driving execution of plans with key performance metrics, daily visual management (ex. yield/module efficiency/throughput and labor utilization), problem solving and Kaizen ensuring continuous improvement through accountability and ownership of the team
Is a role model for ATS code of conduct and quality standards always acting in an ethical manner, ensuring compliance to process and regulatory requirements
Hold daily visual management meetings, weekly governance reviews and monthly communications with their team and cascade performance expectations from leadership
Continually expands capacity and capability to meet future growth including sourcing and identifying potential M&A candidates or partnerships
Maintain an accurate project status tracking system, collect, monitor and report on performance at the department level
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement the departmental policies and objectives as prescribed by the General Manger Nuclear
Recommend departmental operating budget and department within the budget parameters
Ensure optimal utilization of resources
Implement comprehensive performance reviews for direct reports
Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct
Strictly follow CSA N299.1/ASME NQA-1 Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures
Provide subject matter expertise within agreed-upon timeframes to Sales and Applications in the quotation process
Persuade key technical personnel at the customer site that ATS is key to their success to influence subsequent buying decisions. Provide timely customer intelligence to Sales and Business Development. Monitor and report on internal customer satisfaction data to the General Manager
Directly, and through your team, pro-actively articulate and deliver value added service solutions to our customers through the life cycle of their equipment
Work with the Sales team to develop and leverage our customer satisfaction surveys and KPI's to drive focused customer support, conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions
CAPABILITIES | BEHAVIORS:
Successfully drive results in a continuous improvement in data-driven culture
Navigate and thrive in a decentralized, global organization
Demonstrated customer relations experience
Deliver performance while building organizational capability and depth
Strong leadership to create followership, coach and develop the future
Able to effectively prioritize, simplify and communicate priorities
Architect sustainable cultural transformation
Strong business acumen
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, business administration or another technical field
Experience:
Experience of having full P&L responsibility
The successful candidate will have proven experience working with and leading skilled engineers and professionals in conjunction with working closely with their customers.
Experience working in a project-based and change management environments
Experience running major automation programs ($50 mil +)
Demonstrated experience in facility operations, financial management, regulatory compliance, and planning development specific to automated manufacturing systems.
Strong communication and presentation skills required
Other Requirements:
Will be required to travel to licensed Nuclear Facilities and be registered as a Radiation Worker (US) and/or a Nuclear Energy Worker (Canada)
Must be capable of obtaining Security Clearance at Nuclear sites globally
Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.
At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.
Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because:
We VALUE our People: The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people.
We've got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs.
We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards:Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.
We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.
