Shift Supervisor - FLEX

Protolabs•Brooklyn Park, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor leads an engaged manufacturing team in a fast-paced production environment, with safety, quality, and performance as priorities. The role oversees daily shift operations, works to achieve production goals, develops and coaches employees, and drives continuous improvement. It helps maintain a safe, efficient, high-performing operation and foster accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence. This is the FLEX shift, Friday through Sunday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The position is primarily performed in an indoor office setting, with time in manufacturing areas and occasional work outdoors. The role is open only to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status, due to ITAR regulations.

Requirements

Associate degree in an applicable discipline and six years of applicable experience.
Four years of relevant manufacturing and/or operations management experience.
Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
Able to be licensed to operate material handling equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, or overhead crane hoist.
Able to use a computer and calculator.
Able to read and write in English and perform basic arithmetic.
Punctuality and good attendance.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status; individuals with temporary visas are not eligible for hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a plastics manufacturing environment, such as processing or setups.
Associate degree in an applicable discipline and six years of applicable experience.
Four years of relevant manufacturing and/or operations management experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and supervise daily manufacturing-area activities for the shift.
Identify employee training needs and ensure assigned staff are qualified and appropriately trained for their work.
Ensure production output supports the production schedule and meets applicable quality requirements.
Evaluate employee performance and opportunities for improvement; write and deliver annual and 90-day performance evaluations.
Plan and approve overtime and vacation requests.
Monitor manufacturing-area supplies and equipment and initiate purchasing requests as needed.
Identify opportunities for process improvement.
Support company policies and procedures concerning plant safety and housekeeping.
Promote actions consistent with professional and ethical behavior.
Adhere to departmental quality and safety standards and company policies and operational procedures.

Benefits

Competitive salary and total rewards package.
Health insurance, with traditional or high-deductible plan options.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Savings Account, including employer contributions.
Dental and vision coverage.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Paid caregiver leave.
At least three weeks of paid time off, plus wellness, holiday pay, and volunteer hours.
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate.
Matching grants through the Protolabs Foundation.