Shift Supervisor

Join our team as a Shift Supervisor!

Oversee day-to-day operations during assigned shift, lead and develop the shift team, ensure safety and quality standards, meet production targets, and escalate issues as needed.

Shift: Fri, Sat, Sun 6am-6pm.

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.
• Experience in CNC machining, additive manufacturing, finishing, or kitting/fulfillment.
• Exposure to ISO 9001 or similar QMS; familiarity with SPC and basic metrology.

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!

$72,000 - $90,000 a year

Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.


We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.