Production Manager - 3DP

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.

Lead manufacturing operations, including staffing, capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, safety, quality, maintenance, and cost management. Direct, coach, and develop supervisors and high-potential employees to build a strong, engaged workforce. Assess capacity needs and implement staffing strategies to attract, retain, and optimize talent. Manage labor efficiency, resource allocation, workload, and backlog to meet delivery and financial goals. Develop and implement manufacturing processes, quality standards, safety programs, and training initiatives that support operational excellence. Oversee budgeting, planning, inventory control, and cost accounting activities within assigned areas. Partner with finance and other functions to improve forecasting, planning, and operational performance tools. Support the deployment and enhancement of technology solutions that improve manufacturing operations and customer value. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Proto Excellence, process optimization, quality, cost, and delivery performance. Recommend capital investments to support operational growth and efficiency. Communicate key operational updates and priorities to supervisors and stakeholders.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or an engineering discipline, or equivilant At least 4 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, leading a large team At least 8 years’ experience in manufacturing/operations roles Significant people management experience Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment

Prior experience with 3D Printing or Additive Manufacturing preferred Prior experience managing a team of 50+ Experience with Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques Experience working in a Continuous Improvement environment

We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package 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 + Wellness + Holiday Pay + 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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