Operational Excellence Lead
Company websiteformlabs.com (Formlabs, opens in new tab)
Base salary $130K to $200K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Somerville, MA
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- LocationSomerville, MA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (3 h ago) · observed since
About this job
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
Source: Formlabs on Greenhouse · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($130,000) is above 35% of the 56 Manufacturing & Production roles in Massachusetts listed on this site; 2 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $146,000; the middle half runs from $120,000 to $166,250.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingOperational Excellence Lead$130K to $200K
Senior 3D Printing R&D Engineer$130K to $250K
Senior Mechanical Engineer$130K to $250K
Operational Excellence Lead$130K to $200K
Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer$130K to $225K
Senior Product Design Engineer$130K to $250K
Senior Electrical Engineer$130K to $250K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Operational Excellence Lead (this listing) | $130K - $200K |
| Senior 3D Printing R&D Engineer | $130K - $250K |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | $130K - $250K |
| Operational Excellence Lead | $130K - $200K |
| Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer | $130K - $225K |
| Senior Product Design Engineer | $130K - $250K |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | $130K - $250K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2025-11-12
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Somerville, MA
USD 130,000 – 200,000 · interval unstated · pay_input_range · The annual base pay range for this role is:
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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