Operations Manager

Sensata Technologies Mexico, S. de R.L. de CV

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Leicester, UK Until 9/21/2026 12+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description
Sensata Technologies is seeking an Operations Manager to lead our Newall operation in Leicester, UK.
The Operations Manager is responsible for directing Newall’s Global Operations with full management for customer service, production, facility, equipment maintenance, quality, and safety. This position will be fully responsible for maintaining production to achieve budgeted volumes, cost, and quality standards.

Supporting a business recognized for its precision measurement and motion control solutions, the Operations Manager will lead day to day operations while developing organizational capability, advancing continuous improvement, and ensuring the site delivers exceptional quality, customer satisfaction, and business results. This is a high impact role with the opportunity to shape the performance and growth of the operation while building and developing a high performing team.

General Responsibilities
• Manage quality strategies collectively with site leadership team to achieve short and long term objectives. Provide leadership in execution through a structured approach
• Manage day to day manufacturing operations including activities with material management and production scheduling to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner
• Manage resources to meet organizational objectives
• Lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve breakthrough improvements at all levels in the organization
• Provide a safe and conducive working environment that promotes creativity and innovation
• Leads activities with management team to implement cost effective systems of control
• Support organizational environmental, health and safety goals and lead effort in manufacturing

Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members
• Holds self and others accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Essential Criteria:

  • A relevant university degree and 7-10 years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience in a similar role of at least 12 or more years.
  • Lean &/or Six Sigma qualification / experience
  • High level management experience
  • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
  • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
  • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

 

Sensata is committed to the provision of training, development and promotion opportunities. 

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About this role

Summary

Lead manufacturing, quality, safety, and continuous improvement in Leicester.

Job title

Operations Manager

Experience level

12+ years or 7-10 years with relevant experience

Minimum experience

12+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Leicester, UK; remote work not mentioned.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizationteam developmentMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

LeanSix Sigmamanagement experience

Specializations

productionqualitysafetycontinuous improvement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Leicester, UK

On-site City