Manufacturing Manager (Weekend shift)

Bloom Energy • Newark, DE

1d • $101,600 - $146,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Bloom Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Newark, Delaware. The position reports to the Director of Manufacturing and is fully on-site. It supports the Friday–Sunday weekend shift, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with flexibility to work other shifts or in any plant area as company needs require.

The manager leads direct and indirect manufacturing personnel to achieve production schedules while improving safety, quality, and efficiency. The role develops staff, production processes, training and safety programs, and continuous improvement practices. It coordinates with warehouse, quality, and final integration testing teams, supports new product and process launches, and works to optimize the value stream from supply chain through delivery of Bloom Energy servers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent related experience.
• At least 6 years of leadership experience in a high-volume, complex assembly or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing tools and principles with demonstrated results.
• Experience managing manufacturing teams, automation equipment, and MES systems.
• Knowledge of warehouse and inventory management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP implementation.
• Experience with Oracle Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Strong employee motivation and mentoring skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly advanced analytical and cognitive skills.
• Creative thinking and the ability to envision how to raise process maturity.
• Bias for action and implementation.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong data analysis and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 10–12 hours per shift.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate machinery controls and computers throughout the shift.
• Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital or printed materials.
• Hearing ability sufficient to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff.
• Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and acumen with electrical components.
• Business experience in high-tech or low-volume, high-mix industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage supervisors, team leads, team members, and other direct and indirect reports to achieve production schedules and improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Work across multiple shifts or plant areas as required by company needs.
• Hire, develop, and train manufacturing staff to support plant ramp-ups and ongoing operations.
• Develop and implement production scalability, process workflow, and employee development plans.
• Initiate and facilitate problem-solving groups to address current and future company needs.
• Lead training in Lean Manufacturing concepts, tools, and principles in production areas.
• Support development of manufacturing and production policies, procedures, and standardized work.
• Lead hands-on continuous improvement using Pull System, Kanban, Standardized Work, 5S, Visual Management, problem-solving, and kitting practices.
• Create and maintain training and safety programs, workgroup boards, and continuous improvement projects.
• Lead problem-solving methods such as A3s and 8-Step, and use project-tracking mechanisms such as a Rolling Action Item List.
• Develop and implement change-management processes for production changes.
• Coordinate with warehouse, quality, and final integration testing teams to meet production needs.
• Optimize the value stream from the supply chain through delivery of Bloom Energy servers to customers.
• Support new product and process launches.
• Develop dashboards to improve information visualization and decision-making.
• Analyze data to identify root causes of defects and production challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with a large employer contribution.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Mental health support services.
• Legal services.
• Virtual physical therapy access.
• Fertility and family-forming benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager