Protolabs

Online-quoted digital manufacturing for prototyping

Manufacturing Team Lead

Manufacturing & Production OperationsPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeBrooklyn Park, MN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent work experience is required.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or similar environment is required.
Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills are required.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams is required.
Knowledge of production processes, quality controls, and other techniques in the functional areas is required.
Strong problem-solving skills are required.
Ability to use a computer and calculator is required.
Ability to read and write in English and perform basic arithmetic is required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment is required.
Ability to communicate clearly with a wide variety of people is required.
Good written and oral communication skills are required.
Strong attention to detail is required.

Responsibilities

Create a culture of safety and accountability on the team and for individual work assignments.
Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
Enforce safety procedures and guidelines, and housekeeping practices.
Organize, plan, and prioritize daily workload and activities in the functional area.
Communicate with supervisors and other leads to coordinate operations and activities within or between shifts and other functional areas.
Communicate updates in daily, weekly, and other meetings.
Establish production sequences and assignments to meet production goals.
Identify, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and efficiency.
Provide guidance and expert advice on technical, systems-related, or process-related topics.
Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Identify training needs and conduct training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures.
Observe the technical performance of area staff and provide on-the-spot guidance.
Motivate team members to meet deadlines and productivity goals.
Provide input to the supervisor for employee performance reviews.

Desired Qualifications

Previous manufacturing leadership experience is preferred.

Salary Range: 27.98 to 34.57 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Join our team as a

Manufacturing Team Lead - FLEX!

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

Lead the way on the manufacturing floor as a Manufacturing Team Lead, where you'll play a key role in driving safety, quality, productivity, and team success. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll coordinate daily operations, coach and develop team members, solve production challenges, and champion continuous improvement initiatives that keep our operation running at its best. If you're passionate about leading people, optimizing processes, and creating a positive, high-performing work environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact every day.

What You Will Do:

Create a culture of Safety and accountability on the Team as well as individual work assignments.

Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.

Enforce safety procedures and guidelines, and housekeeping practices.

Organize, plan and prioritize daily workload and activities in the functional area.

Communicate with supervisors and other leads to coordinate operations and activities within or between shifts and other functional areas.

Communicate updates in daily, weekly and other meetings.

Establish production sequences and assignments to meet production goals.

Identify, recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and efficiency.

Provide guidance and expert advice on technical, systems-, or process- related topics.

Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Identify training needs, and conducts training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures.

Observe technical performance of the area staff and provides on the spot guidance.

Motivate team members to meet deadlines and productivity goals.

Provide input to the supervisor for employee performance reviews

What You Bring:

High school diploma or equivalent work experience

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or similar environment

Previous manufacturing leadership experience preferred

Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams

Knowledge of production processes, quality controls, and other techniques in the functional areas

Strong problem solving skills

Able to use a computer and calculator

Able tor ead and write in English, and do basic arithmetic

Able to work in a fast-paced, team oriented work environment

Able to communicate clearly with a wide variety of people

Good written and oral communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong problem solving skills

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!

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.

About the Company

Protolabs

Online-quoted digital manufacturing for prototyping

Protolabs delivers digital manufacturing services for rapid prototyping and low-volume production. Its core offerings include 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding, all accessible through an online quoting system that provides free design analysis within hours. The company leverages a global network of more than 250 vetted manufacturing partners to provide fast, scalable production with consistent quality. Unlike traditional shops, Protolabs combines an automated, online workflow with a large partner network to quickly move a concept from design to production, aiming to reduce development time and total costs. The goal is to help engineers, designers, and product developers bring ideas to market faster by pairing speed, cost efficiency, and responsive customer service with broad manufacturing capabilities.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Maple Plain, MN
Founded: 1999

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