Production Supervisor - Overnight Shift

Overview

3D Systems is seeking an experienced and motivated Overnight Production & Post-Processing Supervisor to lead our production teams at our Littleton, CO facility during overnight operations (10pm-7am). You will guide technicians and operators as they transform printed products into their final form, playing a critical role in ensuring production schedules are met with safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

As our business continues to grow, we need strong leadership to drive throughput, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction across our specialized manufacturing operations. Join a pioneering leader in 3D printing technology where your leadership will directly impact life-saving medical innovations and cutting-edge aerospace solutions that are literally changing the world!

Onsite

This role has an onsite work schedule requiring the person to be in the onsite location 5 days a week.

• Lead Production Teams: Supervise overnight shift teams (approximately 4 employees) across production and post-processing operations, providing hands-on leadership and direction
• Develop Your Team: Train, coach, and mentor team members and Team Leads to achieve their full potential while ensuring adherence to PPE requirements, 6S processes, and workmanship standards
• Drive Performance: Hold teams accountable for achieving daily, weekly, and monthly production and revenue targets while maintaining the highest quality standards
• Build Culture: Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that prioritizes safety, accountability, teamwork, and employee recognition
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Lead improvement initiatives that drive efficiency gains while maintaining strict quality standards for regulated medical device manufacturing
• Make Critical Decisions: Exercise autonomous decision-making authority for day-to-day operations, especially during off-hours when senior leadership is unavailable
• Ensure Safety & Compliance: Oversee proper use of respiratory protection equipment (Full Face, Half Face, and powered air-purifying respirators) for metal powder exposure, including coordination of fit testing and recertification
• Maintain Quality Standards: Proactively identify and escalate non-conformances, implement corrective actions, and cultivate a culture of compliance and safety excellence
• Excel in Communication: Deliver seamless shift handoffs with clear, effective communication and ensure diligent adherence to all process timing requirements
• Thrive on the Night Shift: Lead Monday-Friday overnight operations (10:00 pm - 7:00 am) - perfect for night owls who excel when the world sleeps
• Comprehensive Training Program: Participate in daytime training on either 1st shift (6am-2:30pm) during your initial onboarding period

What You Will Bring

• Educational Foundation: High School Diploma or GED required
• Proven Leadership Excellence: Seasoned and experienced leader with a demonstrated track record of success in supervisory roles, preferably in machine shop, medical device, parts finishing, or similar precision manufacturing environments
• Team Development Expertise: Exceptional ability to manage, motivate, and develop high-performing teams across multiple shifts while driving results
• Quality-Focused Mindset: Meticulous attention to detail with unwavering commitment to quality standards in highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset that drives operational excellence
• Communication Mastery: Outstanding verbal and interpersonal skills to build collaboration across shifts and ensure flawless communication during critical handoffs
• Schedule Flexibility: Availability for Monday-Friday overnight operations with adaptability for work over 40-hours and occasional shift extensions as business needs require
• Specialized Manufacturing: This position serves the Manufacturing Group, which includes the need to work on export-controlled products from aerospace and defense customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced
  
  Education:
  
  Associate degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field
• Additive Manufacturing
  
  Experience:
  
  Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing technologies and 3D printing processes
• Medical Device Background: Experience in medical device manufacturing with knowledge of FDA regulations and quality standards
• Lean Manufacturing Expertise: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Yellow Belt certification with demonstrated application of continuous improvement methodologies

Applications accepted online through February 2nd, 2026

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