Formlabs

Operational Excellence Lead

Formlabs$130K — $200K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in operations or related field
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills across all organizational levels
  • Proven track record in managing budgets and financial analysis
  • Technical aptitude with experience in technical projects
  • Exceptional communication skills, able to present to executives and work with individuals
  • Analytical mindset with experience analyzing large data sets

Responsibilities

  • Conduct strategic studies on supply chain risks and facility locations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to report on KPIs
  • Manage multiple programs and initiatives while prioritizing effectively
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost management
  • Partner with leadership to enhance processes and tools
  • Develop technology roadmaps for future operations needs
  • Evaluate technologies to improve customer outcomes and operational efficiency

Benefits

  • Robust equity program with RSUs to build future wealth
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Low-cost 401K options with access to financial advisors
  • Generous parental leave of up to 16 weeks
  • Tenure-based sabbatical leave of up to 6 weeks
  • Flexible Out of Office plan for personal time as needed
  • On-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Healthy meals, snacks, and beverages provided on-site
  • Regular opportunities for professional development
  • Diverse cultural events for a vibrant community
  • Unlimited access to 3D printing opportunities
Full Job Description
We are looking for an analytical thinker with a history of delivering results to tackle an array of programs. As an Operations Excellence Lead you will work at the cross section of business, operations, and systems. You will work to solve the most pressing priorities of Formlabs Global Operations which encompasses Supply Chain, Customer Fulfillment, Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities and Workplace. This role requires participating in the strategic design of our Global Operations, establishing best practices, and leading critical continuous improvement opportunities.

If you are a highly-motivated individual who can quickly understand new problems, develop solutions, and make an impact, we want you as our Operational Excellence Lead.

The Job:
  • Take on critical strategic studies such as supply chain risks, facilities locations, and growth blockers
  • Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders, developing strategic partnerships to cultivate trust and share knowledge within and beyond the team. Work closely with stakeholders to report on and forecast KPIs across certain programs or regions (e.g. capital spend, risk, budget variance, or accruals.)
  • Manage multiple programs or initiatives at the same time with meticulous organization and prioritization
  • Identify and take action on opportunities related to processes, tools, and partnerships, with a focus on process streamlining, reporting and dashboards, cost management, and procurement
  • Partner with Global Operations leadership to strategically identify and take action on opportunities related to processes, tools, and partnerships, with a focus on process streamlining, cost management, reporting and dashboards
  • Develop technology roadmaps that addresses the Global Operations needs now and in the future.
  • Evaluate technologies that can improve customer outcomes and efficiencies
  • Be a thought leader and an advisor to the Chief Operating Officer to drive efficiencies and exceed targets.

You:
  • Take initiative to drive core business outcomes
  • Proven history of leadership through influence and collaboration at all organizational levels
  • A hands-on people leader who can inspire and drive a team to get things done
  • Communication: Excel at organization and communication, and working cross-functionally, present to c-suite and work 1:1 with individual contributors
  • Effectively cope with change, ability to act without having the total picture
  • Experience developing and managing budgets (including capital budget justification) with strong financial, contract management, strategic planning, and quantitative analysis skills.
  • Technical aptitude and demonstrated capability of working in technical programs
  • Analysis with large data

Bonus Skills:
  • Consulting or Product Management experience
  • Experience at a fast-growing company
  • Global experience in supply chain and operations management

Our Perks & Benefits:
  • Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors
  • Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Flexible Out of Office Plan - Take time when you need it
  • Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
  • Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
  • Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
  • And of course... unlimited 3D prints

Compensation

We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full time employees receive equity, in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.

At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:

$130,000-$200,000 USD

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
Founded
2011

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