CNC Supervisor

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.

Join our team as a CNC Supervisor!

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for managing the daily activities of the manufacturing shift.

Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm

What you will do :
• Create a culture of Safety and accountability around all Teams as well as individual work assignments
• Plan and supervise the daily manufacturing activities on a shift
• Ensure assigned staff are qualified and appropriately trained for assigned work
• Assure production output supports the production schedule
• Engage the employees by sharing metrics and how they relate to our Team performance
• Assure production output meets all applicable quality requirements
• Partner with human resources to perform recruiting, performance management, training and development, recognition, time management, and corrective action responsibilities
• Monitor manufacturing area supplies and equipment; initiate purchasing requests as needed
• Champion the principles of Continuous Improvement by identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement
• Implement and promote the concepts of 5S by maintaining clean & organized work areas with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, & utilization
• Continually seek to improve work processes & individual performance
• Adhere to and enforce all company policies & operational procedures
• Adhere to and enforce all quality and safety standards within the department
• Ensure the quality corrective action plans are adhered to and non-conforming products are managed
• Facilitate daily huddle boards
• Establish 1 on 1 discussions with all direct reports
• Support all activities of the Champions Model and great place to work philosophy
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What it takes :
• Associates degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of lead/supervision/management experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to foster results oriented, continuous improvement culture
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Ability to use a computer (Basic Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and Outlook) and calculator
• Able to be licensed to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane hoist, etc.)
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to read and write English
• Effective coaching and supervisory skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Ability to be self-directed and effectively work with minimal supervision
• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and electronic work instructions
• Strong attention to detail

What is in it for you :
• 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, Holiday Pay, and Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Work Environment:
Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise; with eye protection and safety shoes required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.