Manufacturing Supervisor - Weekend Shift

Bloom Energy•Newark, DE

5d•$74,600 - $107,400•Onsite

About The Position

Bloom Energy is hiring a Manufacturing Supervisor for its Newark, Delaware site. The position reports to the Manufacturing Manager and works onsite on the weekend shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The supervisor leads manufacturing teams to meet production schedules while improving safety, quality, and efficiency. The role supports scalable production, continuous improvement, employee development, and coordination across plant functions. Compensation is $74,600 to $107,400, with standard company benefits; total compensation depends on factors including relevant skills and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
Experience with production systems, manufacturing scale-up, volume production, linear production, and continuous improvement, TPS, or Lean manufacturing methods.
Proficiency in interviewing, training, developing employees, and handling disciplinary matters.
Computer systems knowledge, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
Strong data analysis and data-driven decision-making skills.
Resourceful problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to quickly resolve first-level floor issues involving equipment, processes, or staffing.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and tact when interacting with all levels of plant staff.
Organization, planning, and time-management skills.
Ability to stand or walk for up to 10–12 hours per shift.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry 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 to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff.
Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Supervise and motivate a manufacturing team, fostering personal responsibility, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Oversee team leads, team members, and other resources to meet production schedules and improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
Create, document, and sustain standardized work practices.
Develop and implement production scalability and workflow plans.
Implement new assembly processes and operations.
Initiate and facilitate problem-solving groups to address issues and meet current and future company needs.
Achieve quality and productivity metrics.
Coordinate with Warehouse, Quality, and FIT to ensure production needs are met.
Manage team members’ work schedules, time off, and department allocation.
Develop employee versatility plans.
Lead the Performance Management Process and recommend compensation changes.
Manage required disciplinary actions.
Initiate, coordinate, and manage inventory cost-control programs.
Prepare and maintain production reports.
Manage dashboards for information visualization and decision-making.
Use data to identify root causes of defects and production challenges.
Create and maintain training and safety programs, workgroup boards, and continuous improvement projects; use tools such as A3s, 8-Step, and RAILs.
Enforce safety policies to promote a safe and inclusive work group.
Develop and implement 5S and housekeeping programs.
Obtain the technical training and versatility needed to develop domain expertise.
Work any shift or in any plant area as production needs require.
Perform other related duties as assigned.