Formlabs

Vice President of Operations

Formlabs$175K — $300K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MBA or equivalent leadership experience
  • Strong background in operations, supply chain, and manufacturing
  • Proven success scaling global, multi-site manufacturing networks
  • Deep expertise in manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and logistics
  • Track record of building strong vendor relationships and negotiating high-value contracts
  • Demonstrated ability to craft and execute long-term strategies that drive growth and improve margins

Responsibilities

  • Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer
  • Build and execute a multi-year strategy for scaling global operations
  • Lead manufacturing and operations engineering to ensure high-quality products
  • Oversee supply demand management and align supply with financial goals
  • Drive logistics and supply chain excellence to enhance customer experience
  • Expand global manufacturing footprint to meet increasing demand
  • Partner with R&D and product teams for new product launches
  • Identify adjacent business opportunities for revenue growth

Benefits

  • Robust equity program with RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401K matching and access to financial advisors
  • Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Flexible Out of Office Plan for personal time
  • Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Healthy on-site meals and snacks
  • Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
  • Engagement in various cultural events
  • Unlimited 3D prints for employees
Full Job Description
Your Impact:

We are seeking a VP of Operations to join our leadership team and contribute to the global strategy and execution of operations at Formlabs. This executive will lead manufacturing engineering, supply demand management, logistics, supply chain, or materials operations-ensuring precision, scale, and efficiency across our entire product ecosystem.

As our business expands across hardware, software, and materials, this leader will define how we evolve our operational processes, expand our global reach, and unlock new opportunities for growth.

What You'll Do:
  • Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer
  • Build and execute a multi-year strategy to scale Formlabs' global operations and expand product capabilities
  • Lead manufacturing and operations engineering, developing and refining processes and tooling that ensure high-quality, high-precision products at scale
  • Oversee supply demand management: forecasting demand, aligning supply to financial and sales goals, managing factory builds, and ensuring smooth customer allocation during NPIs
  • Drive logistics and supply chain excellence: negotiating with partners, optimizing global systems and processes, and delivering a seamless customer experience
  • Expand our global manufacturing footprint and partnerships to meet increasing demand across hardware and materials
  • Partner closely with R&D, product, and go-to-market teams to support new product introductions and material launches
  • Identify and pursue adjacent business opportunities that drive revenue growth and margin expansion
  • Establish best-in-class operational practices, cost structures, and sustainability measures to strengthen market leadership

About You:
  • MBA or equivalent leadership experience
  • Strong background in operations, supply chain, and manufacturing
  • Proven success scaling global, multi-site manufacturing networks
  • Deep expertise leading operations across manufacturing engineering, supply chain and or logistics
  • Track record of building strong vendor relationships and negotiating high-value contracts
  • Demonstrated ability to craft and execute long-term strategies that expand capabilities, improve margins, and enable growth at scale

Our Benefits & Perks:
  • Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401K matching and access to financial 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:

$175,000-$300,000 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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