What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Formlabs?
**Accessible 3D Printing for Professionals**
Formlabs was founded to make 3D printing more accessible and user-friendly for a wide range of professionals. With its end-to-end system of printer hardware, materials, and software, the company has become a leader in Stereolithography (SLA) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology.
Today, Formlabs serves customers in every industry that makes plastic parts, from consumer electronics to aerospace to dentistry.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Manager to lead and optimize operations at our Ohio-based manufacturing facility.
This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of safety and compliance, and delivering strategic business goals.
- Actively drive and exemplify company strategies to build a strong culture of operational excellence, including Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE), compliance, reliability, efficiency, and capital effectiveness.
- Develop and oversee the budget for production, personnel costs, and strategic projects.
- Monitor and control costs to ensure adherence to budget targets and overall financial efficiency.
- Develop and implement profit-driven, long-term site strategies with a focus on risk mitigation, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure smooth and efficient operations in compliance with legal and internal standards.
- Foster the growth and development of employees and their skills to meet evolving site and business requirements in line with the company's expansion goals.
- Utilize lean management tools to achieve sustainable and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with R&D, QC, and Engineering teams to align product development plans and resource requirements with business objectives and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Work closely with Supply Chain, Fulfillment, Procurement, and Finance teams to optimize inventory levels, minimize working capital, and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products to customers.
- Lead and manage 4 departments with a total of 50 employees, fostering a collaborative and performance-oriented work culture.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support innovation and production efficiency within the 3D printing resin manufacturing process.
About You
- Degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior production/manufacturing role.
- Proven track record in implementing cultural and operational change initiatives.
- Experience with lean management practices and continuous improvement frameworks.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop employees across all levels of the organization.
Bonus Points
- Experience developing and executing strategic projects to support the continuous growth and development of the plant.
- Proven ability to align and implement business strategies effectively across multiple departments.
- Demonstrated success in driving cultural transformation and organizational change.
- Familiarity with safety systems such as OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) or equivalent.
