Shift Supervisor - FLEX

Protolab; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Protolabs in Minnesota is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead a fast-paced manufacturing team on the FLEX shift (Friday–Sunday, 6 pm–6 am). You will ensure safety, quality, and performance while coaching staff and driving continual improvement.

The role requires strong operations leadership, the ability to train and develop employees, and a practical approach to meeting production schedules in a high-demand environment. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of manufacturing/operations management experience.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Ability to train and coach staff effectively.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily manufacturing shift activities.
• Identify training needs and ensure staff are qualified.
• Ensure production output aligns with schedule and quality requirements.
• Evaluate performance and conduct annual and 90-day reviews.
• Plan overtime and vacation requests and manage resources.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and safety compliance.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Team leadership

English literacy

Education

Associate degree in an applicable discipline

6 years applicable experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Computer & calculator

Job description

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

Shift Supervisor!

FLEX Shift: Friday - Sunday (6 pm - 6 am)

Lead an engaged manufacturing team in a fast-paced production environment where safety, quality, and performance are top priorities. The Manufacturing Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily shift operations, ensuring production goals are achieved, developing and coaching employees, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-performing operation while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

What You Will Do:

• Plans and supervises the daily activities in manufacturing area for a shift
• Find out training needs: look for what training our employees need to do their job well and safely
• Ensures assigned staff are qualified and appropriately trained for assigned work
• Assures production output supports the production schedule
• Assures production output meets all applicable quality requirements
• Evaluates employee performance and opportunities for improvement
• Writes and delivers annual and 90 day performance evaluations
• Plans and approves overtime and vacation requests
• Monitors manufacturing area supplies and equipment and initiates purchasing requests as needed.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement
• Supports company policies and procedures in the area of plant safety and housekeeping.
• Promotes actions consistent with professional and ethical behavior
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department
• Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures

What You Bring:

• Associate degree in an applicable discipline and 6 years applicable experience
• Four years of relevant manufacturing and/or operations management
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Able to be licensed to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane hoist, etc.)
• Able to use a computer and calculator. Able to read and write in English, and do basic arithmetic.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Must be punctual and have good attendance

What Sets You Apart:

• Previous experience in a plastics manufacturing environment (e.g., processing, setups)
• Associate degree in an applicable discipline and 6 years applicable experience
• Four years of relevant manufacturing and/or operations management

What's In It For You:

• We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package
• 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 + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!

$66,900 - $89,200 a year

Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.

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 regularly 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 occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally 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.