Manufacturing Supervisor

Shapeways’ digital manufacturing platform offers customers access to high-quality manufacturing from start to finish through automation, innovation, and digitization. The company’s purpose-built software, a wide selection of materials and technologies, and global supply chain lower manufacturing barriers and speed delivery of quality products. Shapeways’ digital manufacturing services have empowered more than one million customers worldwide to produce more than 21 million parts using 11 different technologies and 90 different materials and finishes. 

Shapeways has ISO 9001-certified manufacturing facilities in Livonia and Charlotte, Michigan, as well as in Eindhoven in the Netherlands.  Shapeways is listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol SHPW.

Why is a Manufacturing Supervisor important to us?

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will lead one of our manufacturing teams. Your role will involve inspiring, developing, and driving the team to achieve daily production targets and to pursue relentless improvement and innovation projects. Your team will execute all production-related tasks from start to end, giving you and your team comprehensive knowledge of the entire manufacturing process. Additionally, you will drive lean Six Sigma and QRM initiatives to help transform our current operation into a world-class manufacturing facility capable of producing an ever-increasing range of unique products. To achieve this, you will be the facilitator, enabling your team to maintain a stable production environment, reallocating resources as necessary, and inspiring the team to drive innovation. 

In summary, you and your team will ensure that every customer order is manufactured to perfection while striving to improve product quality and production efficiency. You will be responsible for updating the Quality Management System’s controlled documents related to your team’s operations.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, organize, and motivate one of our manufacturing teams to meet business goals and improve (quality, lead times, safety, and costs).
• Set and maintain processes. 
• Review and feedback to team members
• Teach, coach, and drive continuous improvement.
• Apply World Class Manufacturing best practices to 100% custom, on-demand manufacturing.
• Help lead the charge for implementing Lean Six Sigma and QRM in a traditionally non-lean environment.
• Liaise and work directly with our supply chain, product, tech, and production teams to help iterate quickly and establish new processes.
• Overview and drive multidisciplinary team projects
• You will report to the Plant Manager.

You might be a good fit if (you have/are):

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an applicable field (e.g., technical or operations management).
• 2+ years of experience leading a team, preferably in a complex series production environment.
• Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or QRM.
• Experience in a fast-growing start-up – or similarly demanding environment.
• A creative, can-do attitude and a contagious drive.
• Proactive and independent, requiring minimal direction.
• Work meticulously and organized.
• Ability to help a team see opportunities and turn them into successes.
• Are a hands-on problem solver and have an entrepreneurial mindset
• Problem-solving: having ownership, persistence, and being fact-based

Your Unique Skills and Experiences Matter!

We understand that our list of desired attributes and skills may only capture some of the unique qualities and talents you bring to the table. Research has shown that this is especially true for women and other marginalized groups who tend to hesitate unless they meet every single requirement. We encourage you to take a chance and apply, as we believe there’s much more to you than what’s on paper. Don’t be afraid to show us what you’ve got – we’re excited to discover the exceptional qualities you bring to our team!

 Why join our team?

At Shapeways, we believe in living our core values every day, which are the driving force behind our success: One Team, Innovation, Thinking Critically, Driving Results, Passionate.

Join us at Shapeways and become part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, critical thinking, results, and passion. Let’s embark on an exciting journey together and make a lasting impact in our industry.

Benefits and perks include:

• Healthcare that fits your needs - We offer excellent medical, dental, and vision plan options that provide coverage to employees and dependents. Our suite of options ranges from 100% employee-only medical premium coverage to extremely reduced premiums for dependent coverage to an enhanced buy-up plan for those with more extensive needs. We also have competitive pricing plans for dental and vision!
• Ownership - Every Shapeways employee will be granted equity in the company
• 401(k) with Employer Match - Join the team and we will immediately invest in your future
• Parental Leave - Robust paid time off for new parents; both primary and secondary leave
• Generous Paid Time Off - 20 PTO days plus additional days off when you’re not feeling well, to observe holidays, or just to destress.
• Wellness - We care about your well-being. From Commuter Benefits to FSAs to a platform to promote financial well-being to gym reimbursement to standing desks to a partnership with One Medical...we’ve got you covered
• Learning & Development - Through continued education/mentorship on the job and our investment in LinkedIn Learning, we’re focused on your growth as a working professional
• Credit and Discount - Each quarter, employees will earn a $100 credit in their Shapeways account - that’s $400 a year! This balance may be used in conjunction with the 20% employee discount toward purchasing items from our marketplace
• Quarterly Employee Engagement Events - We will meet virtually, work in small teams, and compete for a prize!