Production Team Lead

Full Job Description

About Formlabs:

Do you want to change how the world creates?

At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

Your Impact:

The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing day-to-day production operations at our resin material manufacturing plant, ensuring that resin batches are produced safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards. This role bridges hands-on production with team leadership—managing workflows, supporting team members, and assisting the Production Manager to meet production, safety, and quality goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee resin batch preparation, review recipes, and ensure timely completion to meet production schedules.

• Coordinate and monitor daily production activities to maintain steady workflow and minimal downtime.

• Support and lead team members by making sure tasks are on track and monitoring performance.

• Monitor and understand accurate live inventory of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and completed batches.

• In partnership with Maintenance and Engineering, identify and resolve production or equipment issues that could impact schedules or product quality.

• Provide training and onboarding for new production team members.

• Recommend and implement process and procedural improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

• Ensure the production area remains safe, organized, and compliant with all quality and operational standards.

• Ensure compliance with all Formlabs and local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.

• Move and lift chemical barrels using forklifts and other equipment to execute mixing procedures.

About You:

• Strong leadership and ability to set an example.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly organized with effective time management skills.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently while supporting team success.

• Reliable attendance and commitment to operational excellence.

• Strong continuous improvement mindset.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 2 year of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Prior leadership or team lead experience is strongly preferred.

Bonus Skills:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Our Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 3% match of yearly salary for 401(k)

• EAP Program

• In-office catering 3x per week

• 120 hours of PTO first year

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

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