Head of Manufacturing Operations — Lean & Growth (3D Printing)

Shoptalk; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 3% match

EAP Program

In-office catering 3x per week

120 hours of PTO per year

Job summary

Formlabs is seeking a senior production leader in Perrysburg, OH to oversee resin production, fulfillment, and logistics. You will drive operational excellence, safety, quality, and ongoing cost optimization while mentoring teams and partnering with R&D, QC, and Finance to align plans with company goals.

The role demands a degree in engineering or operations and at least 5 years in a senior manufacturing role, with proven lean transformation experience and hands-on use of MES/ERP/QMS systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, operations, or 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.
• Experience with automation equipment and enterprise systems (MES, ERP, QMS, etc).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations, leads and associates performing resin production, fulfillment, and logistics activities.
• Drive a culture of operational excellence, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Own and report on operations goals, metrics, and initiatives.
• Monitor costs to ensure adherence to budget targets and financial efficiency.
• Develop and implement long-term site strategies with focus on risk, innovation and improvement.
• Mentor and develop employees across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with R&D, QC, and Engineering to align production plans with quality standards.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Fulfillment, Procurement, and Finance to optimize production planning, inventory, and on-time delivery.
• Interface with leadership to discuss roadmap projects and site needs requiring HQ intervention.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support innovation and production efficiency in 3D printing resin manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Lean management

Continuous improvement

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering/Operations degree

Tools

MES

ERP

QMS

Job description

Formlabs is seeking a senior production leader in Perrysburg, OH to oversee resin production, fulfillment, and logistics. You will drive operational excellence, safety, quality, and ongoing cost optimization while mentoring teams and partnering with R&D, QC, and Finance to align plans with company goals.

The role demands a degree in engineering or operations and at least 5 years in a senior manufacturing role, with proven lean transformation experience and hands-on use of MES/ERP/QMS systems.