CNC Machinist Supervisor

Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join our team as a CNC Machinist Supervisor!

The CNC Supervisor leads daily manufacturing operations, fostering a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role ensures production goals are met by coordinating staffing, training, workflow, and quality standards.

The supervisor engages employees through clear communication of performance metrics and regular 1:1 discussions while upholding all company policies, safety practices, and 5S principles.

In partnership with Human Resources, this position supports recruiting, performance management, and employee development while continuing making Protolabs a great place to work!

Monday to Friday

Create a culture of Safety and accountability around all Teams as well as individual work assignments

Plan and supervise the daily manufacturing activities on a shift

Ensure assigned staff are qualified and appropriately trained for assigned work

Assure production output supports the production schedule

Engage the employees by sharing metrics and how they relate to our Team performance

Assure production output meets all applicable quality requirements

Partner with human resources to perform recruiting, performance management, training and development, recognition, time management, and corrective action responsibilities

Monitor manufacturing area supplies and equipment; initiate purchasing requests as needed

Champion the principles of Continuous Improvement by identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement

Implement and promote the concepts of 5S by maintaining clean & organized work areas with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, & utilization

Continually seek to improve work processes & individual performance

Adhere to and enforce all company policies & operational procedures

Adhere to and enforce all quality and safety standards within the department

Ensure the quality corrective action plans are adhered to and non-conforming products are managed

Facilitate daily huddle boards

Establish 1 on 1 discussions with all direct reports

Support all activities of the Champions Model and great place to work philosophy

Perform other related duties as assigned

Associates degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

4+ years of lead/supervision/management experience.

5+ years of manufacturing experience.

Demonstrated ability to foster results oriented, continuous improvement culture

Advanced problem-solving skills

Ability to use a computer (Basic Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and Outlook) and calculator

Able to be licensed to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane hoist, etc.)

Good written and oral communication skills; ability to read and write English

Effective coaching and supervisory skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment

Ability to be self-directed and effectively work with minimal supervision

Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and electronic work instructions

Strong attention to detail

We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:

Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)

Dental and Vision

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid caregiver leave

You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO, Holiday Pay, and Volunteer Hours

401k with company match and immediate vest

Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate

Matching grants through Protolabs foundation

And More!

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