Freeform · 3 days ago
Production Supervisor
Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, aiming to make 3D printing accessible to all industries. As a Production Supervisor, you will lead a team of technicians and machinists in developing scalable, high-volume metal 3D printing post-processing operations while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
3D TechnologyElectronicsIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise a team of technicians, machinists, and fabricators responsible for complex post-processing and machining operations
Set daily and weekly work assignments to meet tight schedules while adapting to changing priorities in a fast-moving environment
Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to direct reports, including skills development and career growth
Ensure team has the tools, materials, documentation, and training required to execute their work efficiently and safely
Partner closely with engineering, quality, and process development to resolve build issues and improve reliability, throughput, and first-pass yield
Manage shop metrics, communicate status and risks to leadership, and drive corrective actions as needed
Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready shop environment while championing safety and efficiency improvements
Support calibration, equipment readiness, and preventative maintenance activities
Contribute to the development and refinement of production processes to improve consistency, quality, and scalability
Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and inclusivity within the shop and across partner teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited university or college
Experience in operational leadership and team management
Preferred
Strongly prefer candidates coming from leadership development programs like the GE OMLP or similar manufacturing rotational training program
Experience supervising technicians in a high-volume production environment
Experience with production metrics, continuous improvement, and shop-floor process optimization
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working extended hours or overtime when needed to support critical milestones
Benefits
Significant stock option packages
100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
Life insurance
Traditional and Roth 401(k)
Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Company
Freeform
Freeform is a 3D printing company offering metal 3D printing solutions for manufacturing companies.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$117.88MKey Investors
Two Sigma Ventures
2026-01-07Series Unknown· $58.88M
2024-10-22Series Unknown· $14M
2023-02-01Series Unknown· $45M
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