Protolabs

CNC Supervisor

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Nashua, NH

In-Office

67K-89K Annually

Senior level

3D Printing • Other

The Role

Manage daily CNC/manufacturing shift: ensure safety, quality, and production targets; train, coach and supervise staff; run huddles and one-on-ones; drive continuous improvement and 5S; manage supplies, equipment licensing, and corrective actions.

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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.

Top Skills

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

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The Company

HQ: Maple Plain, MN

1,085 Employees

What We Do

Protolabs is the world's fastest digital manufacturing source for rapid prototyping and on-demand production. The technology-enabled company produces custom parts and assemblies in as fast as 1 day with automated 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding processes. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables accelerated time to market, reduces development and production costs, and minimizes risk throughout the product life cycle.

3D Printing
Our 3D printing service offers a wide selection of materials and technologies to create prototypes and end-use parts with complex geometries and detailed features. With tight process controls, careful design reviews, and extensive quality monitoring, we ensure precise and repeatable 3D-printed parts, every time.

CNC Machining
We use 3- and 5-axis milling along with turning to machine parts from commercial-grade plastics and metals. Our online quoting system and automated manufacturing process enable us to ship parts within 24 hours, helping customers accelerate development and reduce time to market.

Sheet Metal Fabrication
Protolabs is an industry leader in quick-turn sheet metal parts for both prototyping and low-volume production. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables us to fabricate sheet metal parts in as fast as 5 days. Additionally, we can support our customers’ development efforts with component assemblies, several finish options, and screen printing.

Injection Molding
Our injection molding service offers two options—prototyping and on-demand manufacturing—which provide customers a tooling solution that aligns with their project’s requirements. It’s used for quick-turn prototyping, bridge tooling, and low-volume production of up to 10,000+ parts in 15 days or less.