Production Development Supervisor (2nd Shift)
Core
Lead a team of technicians and machinists in high-volume post-processing and machining operations for complex metal 3D printed parts.
Role type
Senior IC production development supervisor
Builds
Digitally-verified, flawless metal parts via software-defined 3D printing factories
Domain
Advanced manufacturing / Metal additive manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operational leadership, team management, process development, documentation, continuous improvement, shop metrics management, equipment calibration, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Leadership development program experience (e.g., GE OMLP), high-volume production supervision, design of experiments, lean methodologies, production KPIs (OEE, first-pass yield)
Technologies
Metal 3D printing equipment, post-processing machinery, calibration tools
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise technicians and machinists in post-processing operations; Set daily and weekly work assignments to meet tight schedules; Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to direct reports; Own the development, documentation, and refinement of production processes; Partner with engineering to resolve build issues and improve yield; Identify process gaps and drive implementation of validated improvements; Manage shop metrics and communicate status/risks to leadership; Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready shop environment; Support equipment qualification, calibration, and preventative maintenance programs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership