Manufacturing Supervisor - Weekend Shift

Bloom Energy•Newark, DE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bloom Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team at its Newark, Delaware facility. The role reports to the Manufacturing Manager and is fully on-site. The listed schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with flexibility to work other shifts or plant areas based on production needs. The supervisor leads team members and team leads to meet production schedules and improve safety, quality, and efficiency. The role oversees standardized work, production processes, workflow planning, employee development and performance management, inventory cost control, reporting, training, and safety programs. It also uses data and continuous-improvement methods to address production challenges and support manufacturing growth. The position requires the ability to stand or walk for up to 10–12 hours per shift, occasionally lift or carry 25–50 pounds, operate machinery controls and computers, inspect products, read materials, hear alarms, and communicate with staff. Essential tasks must be performable with or without reasonable accommodation. The stated salary range is $74,600 to $107,400. Compensation also includes standard company benefits and is based on factors including relevant skills and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
Experience with production systems, including manufacturing scale-up, volume production, and linear production, using 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 solver with the ability to quickly resolve first-level floor issues involving equipment, processes, or manpower.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and tact when interacting with all levels in the plant.
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 sufficient 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 achieve production schedules while improving 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 resolve 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 disciplinary actions as required.
Initiate, coordinate, and manage inventory cost-control programs.
Prepare and maintain production reports and manage dashboards to support 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, using tools such as A3s, 8-Step, and RAILs.
Enforce safety policies and promote a safe and inclusive work group.
Develop and implement 5S and housekeeping programs.
Achieve the technical training and versatility needed to obtain domain expertise.
Work on any shift or in any plant area as production needs require.
Perform other related duties as assigned.