Plant Manager

3D-Fuel is a U.S.

-based manufacturer of high-performance 3D printing filament. We produce advanced materials including PLA+, PETG, PCTG, and recycled filaments, serving customers worldwide through e-commerce and distribution.

As we expand production capacity, we are looking for a Plant Manager to lead and scale our manufacturing operations.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for running the plant and improving operational performance.

• Production output and efficiency
• Equipment utilization and uptime
• Staffing and production readiness
• Product availability across key SKUs
• Continuous improvement of manufacturing systems

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Production throughput
• In-stock inventory levels
• Scrap reduction and downtime minimization

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across extrusion lines
• Ensure production lines are fully staffed and operating effectively
• Improve OEE through better uptime, throughput, and quality
• Plan production to maintain high availability of core products
• Reduce scrap and eliminate causes of downtime
• Build and manage a strong production team
• Improve processes, changeovers, and operational systems
• Work cross-functionally with warehouse and fulfillment

• 5+ years of manufacturing or plant operations experience
• Experience managing production teams in a hands‑on environment
• Strong operational and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to balance efficiency with real‑world production demands

• Plastics manufacturing or extrusion experience
• Familiarity with OEE or similar metrics
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

• Base Salary: $70,000 – $90,000
• Performance Bonus: $15,000 – $25,000 annually (paid quarterly)

• Operational efficiency (OEE)
• Product availability (in‑stock SKUs)
• Continuous improvement initiatives

This role is critical to scaling 3D‑Fuel’s manufacturing operations. You will have direct impact on production performance, product availability, and the company’s ability to grow.

Fargo, North Dakota (on‑site)

As the company scales, this role has the potential to evolve into broader operational leadership.