Formlabs

Manufacturing Ops Leader

Formlabs • $90K — $120K *
Millbury, OH 43447In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in engineering, operations, or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of senior production/manufacturing experience
  • Proven record in cultural and operational change initiatives
  • Familiarity with lean management and continuous improvement projects
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities
  • Experience with automation and operational systems (MES, ERP, QMS)

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations and production activities
  • Drive a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence
  • Own accountability for operations goals and metrics
  • Control costs to ensure budget adherence
  • Develop long-term strategies focusing on risk mitigation and innovation
  • Foster employee growth to meet evolving requirements
  • Collaborate with R&D, QC, and Engineering for alignment on quality standards

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
  • 3% 401(k) salary match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • In-office catering three times a week
  • 120 hours of PTO annually
Full Job Description
The Job:
  • Lead and oversee daily operations, leads and associates performing resin production, fulfillment, and logistics activities.
  • Actively drive and exemplify a strong culture of operational excellence, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Ownership of and accountability for operations goals, metrics, and initiatives.
  • Monitor and control costs to ensure adherence to budget targets and overall financial efficiency.
  • Develop and implement profit-driven, long-term site strategies with a focus on risk mitigation, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Foster the growth and development of employees and their skills to meet evolving site and business requirements in line with the company's expansion goals.
  • Utilize lean management tools to achieve sustainable and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with R&D, QC, and Engineering teams to align manufacturing plans and resource requirements with business objectives and ensure adherence to quality standards.
  • Work closely with Supply Chain, Fulfillment, Procurement, and Finance teams to optimize production planning, inventory, and on-time delivery of high-quality products to customers.
  • Interface with company leadership to report site performance, discuss roadmap projects, and resolve any site needs requiring leadership or Headquarters intervention.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support innovation and production efficiency within the 3D printing resin manufacturing process.

You:
  • Degree in engineering, operations, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior production/manufacturing role.
  • Proven track record in implementing cultural and operational change initiatives.
  • Experience with lean management practices and continuous improvement projects.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop employees across all levels of the organization.
  • Experience with automation equipment and operational enterprise systems (MES, ERP, QMS, etc).

Bonus Points:
  • Experience in chemical engineering and/or at-scale production
  • Proven ability to align and implement business strategies effectively across multiple departments.
  • Demonstrated success in driving cultural transformation and organizational change.
  • Familiarity with safety systems such as OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) or equivalent.

We Offer:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 3% match of yearly salary for 401(k)
  • EAP Program
  • In-office catering 3x per week
  • 120 hours of PTO per year

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.

About Formlabs

Formlabs is a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer. The company was founded in 2011 by a team of engineers and designers from the MIT Media Lab. Formlabs specializes in stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) 3D printers, as well as related software and materials. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including healthcare, engineering, and education. Formlabs has received numerous awards for its innovative products and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Learn more about Formlabs
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Consumer Technology
Founded
2011
* Ladders Estimates

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