Your mission

Own the night shift. You'll lead the production team, maintain printer uptime and output quality, and act as the main point of contact between the floor and operations management. You'll be expected to solve problems in real time, support your team's development, and help drive continuous improvements to our SOPs and workflows

What you'll do

Lead and coordinate a team of production associates across printing, post-processing, washing, drying, finishing, and shipping
Operate and monitor 3D printing and post-processing equipment, escalating issues quickly and minimizing downtime
Maintain and improve key production metrics including printer uptime, output quality, and shift efficiency
Conduct quality checks on finished footwear and ensure defects are flagged, documented, and communicated to QC
Follow and contribute to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) — identifying gaps and recommending improvements
Assign tasks, manage shift coverage, and support team members with training and real-time guidance
Keep the production floor clean, safe, and organized throughout the shift
Hand off clearly to the next shift lead; documenting status, open issues, and priorities

Your profile

Safety-first mindset: You model and enforce safety standards at all times
Experience in a production, manufacturing, or warehouse environment; prior lead or supervisory experience preferred
Comfortable operating machinery and troubleshooting basic equipment issues
Strong attention to detail and quality. You notice when something's off before it becomes a problem
Clear communicator. You give direct feedback, document findings, and keep management informed
Reliable, punctual, and calm under pressure. You set the tone for your team
Willing to work nights, including some weekends
Based in Austin, TX or nearby
Experience with 3D printing or additive manufacturing is a plus — not required

Why us?

Stable, full-time permanent role with a growing company
Full training from day one — we'll set you up for success
Real leadership experience at one of the most innovative footwear companies in the world
A flat, collaborative team where your voice matters
Clear path for growth as we scale production operations

About us

Zellerfeld is revolutionizing the footwear industry with the world’s first 3D-printing technology for fully customizable shoes. Our goal is simple: printed shoes on every foot. We’re a passionate team of engineers, designers, and innovators, questioning the status quo and disrupting traditional manufacturing processes. Backed by founders, influencers, and celebrities who believe in our vision, we’re committed to making a lasting, positive impact—not just on the footwear industry, but on the world.

Zellerfeld is the only technology company that produces a whole 3D-printed shoe with the push of a button. Through an online platform, every designer in the world will have a chance to sell their shoe designs to anyone who wants to express themselves through customized and personalized 3D-printed shoes. As a team of energetic engineers that develop their printing technologies in-house, we constantly question the status quo to bring overdue change to an undemocratic and unethical footwear industry. With our disruptive approach of 3D printing every shoe out of fully recyclable materials, we regularly excite our currently small group of customers, which range from NBA and Hollywood stars to Elon Musk’s youngest child. Everything we do happens with the long term in mind. Our actions are guided by decisions that will have a lasting impact. Always with awareness for people and planets.

Night Shift Lead — 3D Printed Footwear Production