3D Print Farm Production Planner & Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We operate one of the largest FDM 3D print farms in the region, with 700+ printers running production parts around the clock. We are looking for a sharp, organized Production Planner & Team Lead to own our daily print schedule — translating incoming customer orders into an efficient, prioritized print plan and leading the team that brings that plan to life.

This is a balanced role: roughly half your time is spent at a desk analyzing orders and building the schedule in our ERP/MES system, and the other half is on the floor working side-by-side with your team to set up printers and keep production moving.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Planning & Scheduling (approx. 50%)

- Review incoming orders daily via our ERP/MES system and assess due dates, quantities, and print time requirements

- Build and maintain a prioritized daily and weekly print schedule across our full printer fleet

- Allocate jobs to specific printers based on material, part geometry, and machine availability

- Anticipate bottlenecks, capacity gaps, and deadline conflicts — and adjust plans proactively

- Communicate schedule changes and order status to internal stakeholders including sales, fulfillment, and leadership

- Track on-time delivery metrics and continuously improve scheduling efficiency

Floor Leadership & Execution (approx. 50%)

- Lead, direct, and support a team of 2 to 4 print technicians and operators

- Ensure the team is executing the print plan — setting up printers, loading filament, and starting jobs on time

- Step in hands-on when needed to set up a printer, troubleshoot a failed print, or pull a completed job

- Hold the team accountable to quality standards, safety practices, and shift productivity goals

- Train new team members on printer setup, software use, and workflow procedures

- Run daily shift huddles and keep the team aligned on priorities

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

- 2 or more years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing coordination

- Experience leading or supervising a small team in a production environment

- Comfortable working with ERP or MES systems to manage job queues and order data

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage dozens of concurrent jobs with overlapping deadlines

- Hands-on, floor-comfortable personality — you are not just a desk planner, you enjoy being in the action

- Ability to problem-solve in real time when a printer fails, a job falls behind, or priorities shift

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar tools for tracking and reporting

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

- Prior experience with FDM 3D printing (any brand such as Bambu, Prusa, Creality, or similar)

- Familiarity with slicing software such as PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, or OrcaSlicer

- Experience scaling or optimizing a high-volume production environment

WHY JOIN US

We are the fastest growing 3D print farm in the US with over 700 printers making us the 2nd largest 3D toy manufacturer in the US.

Get in on the ground floor of this quickly expanding and growing company.

The 3D Toy Store is one of the largest print farms in the USA. We manufacture and ship toys all across the US to toy stores, zoos, aquariums and other retailers.

Company Description

The 3D Toy Store is one of the largest print farms in the USA. We manufacture and ship toys all across the US to toy stores, zoos, aquariums and other retailers.