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Operational Excellence Lead
Do you want to change how the world creates?

At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

We are looking for an analytical thinker with a history of delivering results to tackle an array of programs. As an Operations Excellence Lead you will work at the cross section of business, operations, and systems. You will work to solve the most pressing priorities of Formlabs Global Operations which encompasses Supply Chain, Customer Fulfillment, Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities and Workplace. This role requires participating in the strategic design of our Global Operations, establishing best practices, and leading critical continuous improvement opportunities.

If you are a highly-motivated individual who can quickly understand new problems, develop solutions, and make an impact, we want you as our Operational Excellence Lead .

The Job:

• Take on critical strategic studies such as supply chain risks, facilities locations, and growth blockers

• Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders, developing strategic partnerships to cultivate trust and share knowledge within and beyond the team. Work closely with stakeholders to report on and forecast KPIs across certain programs or regions (e.g. capital spend, risk, budget variance, or accruals.)

• Manage multiple programs or initiatives at the same time with meticulous organization and prioritization

• Identify and take action on opportunities related to processes, tools, and partnerships, with a focus on process streamlining, reporting and dashboards, cost management, and procurement

• Partner with Global Operations leadership to strategically identify and take action on opportunities related to processes, tools, and partnerships, with a focus on process streamlining, cost management, reporting and dashboards

• Develop technology roadmaps that addresses the Global Operations needs now and in the future.

• Evaluate technologies that can improve customer outcomes and efficiencies

• Be a thought leader and an advisor to the Chief Operating Officer to drive efficiencies and exceed targets.

You:

• Take initiative to drive core business outcomes

• Proven history of leadership through influence and collaboration at all organizational levels

• A hands-on people leader who can inspire and drive a team to get things done

• Communication: Excel at organization and communication, and working cross-functionally, present to c-suite and work 1:1 with individual contributors

• Effectively cope with change, ability to act without having the total picture

• Experience developing and managing budgets (including capital budget justification) with strong financial, contract management, strategic planning, and quantitative analysis skills.

• Technical aptitude and demonstrated capability of working in technical programs

• Analysis with large data

Bonus Skills:

• Consulting or Product Management experience

• Experience at a fast-growing company

• Global experience in supply chain and operations management

Our Perks & Benefits:

• Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors

• Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)

• Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)

• Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it

• Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits

• Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats

• Regular sponsored professional development opportunities

• Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community

• And of course… unlimited 3D prints

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.
Compensation:

Equity is a big part of the compensation package at Formlabs - every employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. We have a lot of confidence in the products we’re building and the impact we’re making, and you should too.

Base pay is the other part of our compensation package, and it is carefully determined based on your skills, experience, and expected impact. Equity and base pay combine to make up your total compensation package at Formlabs.

The annual base pay range for this role is:
$130,000 — $200,000 USD

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Supply Chain (nice) Budgeting Excel

What this posting asks for

Level: Lead / staff — The title says "Lead".

Main responsibilities

Work closely with stakeholders to report on and forecast KPIs across certain programs or regions (e.g.
Manage multiple programs or initiatives at the same time with meticulous organization and prioritization
Partner with Global Operations leadership to strategically identify and take action on opportunities related to processes, tools, and partnerships, with a fo…
Develop technology roadmaps that addresses the Global Operations needs now and in the future.
Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

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Teamwork and collaboration Core
In the posting: “Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders, developing strategic partnerships to cultivate trust and share knowledge within and beyond the team.” · “Work closely with stakeholders to report on and forecast KPIs across certain programs or regions (e.g.” · “Partner with Global Operations leadership to strategically identify and take action on opportunities related to processes, tools, and partnerships, with a fo…”
Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
Planning and organisation Core
In the posting: “You will work to solve the most pressing priorities of Formlabs Global Operations which encompasses Supply Chain, Customer Fulfillment, Planning, Manufacturi…” · “Manage multiple programs or initiatives at the same time with meticulous organization and prioritization” · “Proven history of leadership through influence and collaboration at all organizational levels”
Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
Data and analysis Core
In the posting: “Work closely with stakeholders to report on and forecast KPIs across certain programs or regions (e.g.” · “Identify and take action on opportunities related to processes, tools, and partnerships, with a focus on process streamlining, reporting and dashboards, cost…” · “Partner with Global Operations leadership to strategically identify and take action on opportunities related to processes, tools, and partnerships, with a fo…”
Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
Stakeholder management Core
In the posting: “Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders, developing strategic partnerships to cultivate trust and share knowledge within and beyond the team.” · “Work closely with stakeholders to report on and forecast KPIs across certain programs or regions (e.g.” · “Proven history of leadership through influence and collaboration at all organizational levels”
Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
Technical skill Core
In the posting: “You will work to solve the most pressing priorities of Formlabs Global Operations which encompasses Supply Chain, Customer Fulfillment, Planning, Manufacturi…” · “Communication: Excel at organization and communication, and working cross-functionally, present to c-suite and work 1:1 with individual contributors”
Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
Leadership and mentoring Core
In the posting: “Partner with Global Operations leadership to strategically identify and take action on opportunities related to processes, tools, and partnerships, with a fo…” · “Proven history of leadership through influence and collaboration at all organizational levels”
Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
Customer focus Core
In the posting: “You will work to solve the most pressing priorities of Formlabs Global Operations which encompasses Supply Chain, Customer Fulfillment, Planning, Manufacturi…” · “Evaluate technologies that can improve customer outcomes and efficiencies”
Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
Problem solving Supporting
In the posting: “You will work to solve the most pressing priorities of Formlabs Global Operations which encompasses Supply Chain, Customer Fulfillment, Planning, Manufacturi…”
Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
Communication Supporting
In the posting: “Communication: Excel at organization and communication, and working cross-functionally, present to c-suite and work 1:1 with individual contributors”
Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
Adaptability and learning Supporting
In the posting: “Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it”
Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.

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