Shift Supervisor - FLEX

Be yourself at Protolabs
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

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.

Join our team as a

Shift Supervisor!

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

Lead an engaged manufacturing team in a fast-paced production environment where safety, quality, and performance are top priorities. The Manufacturing Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily shift operations, ensuring production goals are achieved, developing and coaching employees, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-performing operation while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

What You Will Do:




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Plans and supervises the daily activities in manufacturing area for a shift

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Find out training needs: look for what training our employees need to do their job well and safely

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Ensures assigned staff are qualified and appropria tely trained for assigned work

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Assures production output supports t he production schedule

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Assures production output meets all a pplicable quality requirements

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Evaluates employee performance an d opportunities for improvement

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Writes and delivers annual and 90 day performance evaluations

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Plans and approves overtime an d vacation requests

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Monitors manufacturing area supplies and equipment and initiates purchasing requests as needed.

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Identifies opportu nities for process improvement

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Supports company policies and procedures in the area of plant safety and housekeeping.

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Promotes actions consistent with pro fessional and ethical behavior

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Adhere to all quality and safety s tandards within the department

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Adhere to all company pol icies and operational procedures

What You Bring:
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Associate degree in an applicable discipline and 6 years applicable experience

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Four years of relevant manufacturing and/or operations management

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

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Able to be licensed to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane hoist, etc.)

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Able to use a computer and calculator. Able to read and write in English, and do basic arithmetic.

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

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Must be punctual and have good attendance

What Sets You Apart:



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Previous experience in a plastics manufacturing environment (e.g., processing, setups)

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Associate degree in an applicable discipline and 6 years applicable experience

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Four years of relevant manufacturing and/or operations management

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!