Novanta Inc.

Strong teams are built both inside and outside the workplace. In May, employees from our Shared Services organization volunteered with the YMCA Boys & Girls Club and the VA Produce Market, supporting local youth programs and veterans through hands-on community service projects. From improving community spaces to helping distribute fresh produce to veterans and their families, employees across AP, AR, FP&A, Tax, Cost Accounting and SEC Reporting came together around a shared purpose. These moments reflect the power of One Novanta in action: collaboration, teamwork and making a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. Read more about the event on our blog at the link in the comments below 👇   #OneNovanta #CommunityImpact #Volunteerism #Teamwork #EmployeeEngagement 

What does a CHRO focus on during year one at a company built for growth? For our CHRO Liam Weston, it wasn't about preserving what existed. It was about building what comes next. After one year at Novanta, Liam reflects on lessons learned, the importance of focus, the role managers play in employee success, and how technology and AI can help create more space for meaningful work. Here are five takeaways from his first year: 💡 Build for the future, not the past. 💡 Listen before you lead. 💡 Put the right experts in the right roles. 💡 Stay focused on a few critical priorities. 💡 Talent and business performance are inseparable. The goal isn't to make HR bigger. The goal is to create an environment where talented people can solve hard problems, grow their capabilities, and leave their fingerprints on work that matters. 👉 Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gT4QGuUx #Leadership #TalentStrategy #FutureOfWork #EmployeeDevelopment #OneNovanta

What does environmental stewardship look like in practice? Sometimes it's collecting 100 pounds of litter with your children. Sometimes it's restoring a local park, cleaning a riverbank, planting pollinator-friendly habitats, or testing new ways to reduce food waste. 🌎 This year, employees celebrated Earth Day by taking action in their local communities. From Massachusetts to Germany, the Czech Republic to the United Kingdom, and many places in between, teams came together to make a positive impact through cleanup projects, sustainability initiatives, and community partnerships. The results were impressive:  ✅ 100 pounds of trash collected in Bedford   ✅ 25 bags of litter removed in Brno   ✅ 115 employees participating in Apex   ✅ Cleanup efforts across multiple countries and communities   ✅ New biodiversity and composting initiatives launched at several sites While each effort was different, they all reflected the same belief: Meaningful change starts with action. On World Environment Day, we're proud to recognize the employees who are helping create healthier communities and a more sustainable future through their commitment, teamwork, and care for the world around them. Read more on our blog at the link in the comments below 👇    #WorldEnvironmentDay #Sustainability #OneNovanta #EnvironmentalStewardship #CommunityImpact #Volunteerism #ESG #Teamwork 

🇯🇵 What can we learn from how business is done in Japan? More than we might expect. Working closely with our teams and customers in Japan has reinforced a few powerful principles:  💡 Thoughtful decision-making builds alignment before action  💡 Communication often relies on what is understood, not just what is said  💡 Commitment is treated as a long-term promise, not a short-term position  💡 Consistency and precision are how trust is earned over time Japan is often described as a high-context culture. In practice, it goes even further. Meaning is not always stated directly. It is expected to be understood. When we recognize that and adapt how we listen, communicate, and follow through, we do more than avoid misunderstandings. We become a better partner and a stronger global team. That is how we continue building One Novanta. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gUrta2eQ  #OneNovanta #GlobalTeams #Leadership #CustomerExperience #Trust #ContinuousImprovement 

Operational transfers are measured in timelines and shipments, but their success is built by people. We recently celebrated two major milestones in the transfer of one of our product lines: the first customer shipment from Apex, North Carolina, and the conclusion of production activities at our Marlborough site. What stood out most throughout this transition was the professionalism, resilience, and commitment of the employees involved, particularly the Marlborough team, who remained deeply focused on customers, quality, training, and knowledge transfer through every stage of the process. Teams across Marlborough and Apex worked side by side to document processes, validate production, solve operational challenges, and support one another through change. Their collaboration reflects what One Novanta looks like in practice. This milestone is not the finish line, but it represents meaningful progress and the shared effort required to build long-term operational strength. Thank you to everyone who helped make this transition possible. 🎉 👉 Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/g3nS9Xff  #Novanta #OneNovanta #OperationalExcellence #CustomerFocus #Manufacturing #ContinuousImprovement 

Keeping systems in focus is critical for high-speed imaging and precision inspection. The OptiFocus from Novanta Inc., delivers fast, accurate, and repeatable autofocus performance, helping maintain image quality, improve measurement accuracy, and increase throughput in demanding applications. From life sciences to semiconductor inspection, precision focusing enables better data, sharper images, and more reliable results. https://lnkd.in/gSa5qMJq #Novanta #MotionSolutions #OptiFocusZ #MachineVision #LifeSciences #Automation

Employee engagement matters, and this year at Novanta we are taking our focus on engagement from good to great! The goal is creating an environment where talented people can solve meaningful problems, grow their capabilities, and make an impact – for our customers, for our employees’ careers, and for the business results we deliver. As our technology advances across AI-driven robotics and automation, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, digital and AI-driven manufacturing, and precision medicine, success depends on more than hiring great talent. It depends on creating conditions where talented people can thrive. That means providing clarity, feedback, development opportunities, and meaningful work. It means investing in strong managers. And it means helping employees connect their contributions to something bigger – our purpose to deliver innovation that matters! Organizations win when people are empowered to do their best work. Because talent is not separate from business success. Talent drives business success. Read more on our blog at the link in the comments below 👇 #Leadership #TalentDevelopment #EmployeeExperience #GrowthMindset #Innovation #OneNovanta #Gallup 

AI is changing the way work gets done, but the most important part of the equation remains the same: people. As AI automates routine tasks and accelerates access to information, employees can spend more time solving complex problems, driving innovation and creating value where it matters most. The organizations that succeed with AI won’t be the ones that replace human expertise. They’ll be the ones that combine technology with human judgment, creativity and accountability. At Novanta, we’re expanding access to AI tools while maintaining a thoughtful focus on security, governance and responsible use, because AI is most powerful when it helps people do their best work. 👉 Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gBMP6fAJ  #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #Technology #Novanta 

How much time does your organization spend answering the same support questions? Password resets.  Access requests.  “How do I find …?” These questions are individually small, yet collectively expensive.  By deploying an AI assistant within our service platform, we’re shifting routine IT requests to instant, guided self-service, freeing our teams to focus on more complex challenges. The result:  ✅ Faster answers for employees  ✅ Fewer repetitive tickets  ✅ More capacity for strategic work Removing friction isn’t about replacing people; it’s about helping teams move faster. 👉 Read the full story on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gqkGah-4   #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #DigitalTransformation #OperationalExcellence #ITInnovation 

🚀 Ready to lead the Future of Operations Excellence at Novanta? We’re hiring a Senior Director, NGS Operations Excellence (Operations) based in Prelouc, Czech Republic. At Novanta, we don’t just improve operations, we transform how advanced technologies are built, powering innovation in healthcare, robotics, and precision manufacturing. This is a high-impact global role partnering with senior leaders to deploy the Novanta Growth System (NGS); our enterprise operating system for Lean, performance, and continuous improvement. 🌍 Why this role stands out ·   High visibility, driving a core pillar of our transformation strategy ·   Global scope with real influence across manufacturing operations ·   Strong Lean culture with opportunities to lead innovation (including AI-enabled improvements)   🔍 Your impact ·    Lead global Lean / NGS transformation across sites ·    Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost ·    Build and develop high-performing, globally aligned teams If you’re passionate about operational excellence and leading at scale, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Apply below or reach out to learn more https://lnkd.in/dQmZWk3v #OperationalExcellence #LeanTransformation #Manufacturing #GlobalLeadership #NovantaCareers