Manufacturing Team Lead

Bloom Energy • Newark, DE

10d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Bloom Energy is hiring a Manufacturing Team Lead for its Newark, Delaware facility. The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is fully on-site. The Team Lead runs the assembly team from a process standpoint, supports safe and quality-compliant manufacturing operations, and communicates issues to the supervisor or manager as needed. The role also involves helping maintain production flow, supporting inventory and material movement, developing standardized work, and training and mentoring technical team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for effective cross-functional communication.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate and lead teams.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Highly motivated self-starter and team player.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing terminology and principles.
• Experience creating standardized work.
• Experience completing station audits.
• Experience creating Yamazumi and setting up production lines.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Flexibility to work fluctuating schedules if needed.
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 10–12 hours per shift and navigate the facility throughout the day.
• Occasionally lift or carry 25–50 pounds.
• 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.
• Written and verbal English competency sufficient to understand safety protocols, hazard communications, and standard operating procedures needed to ensure safety on the manufacturing floor.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience completing process technician responsibilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain floor-level manufacturing activities and ensure work follows EHS policies and procedures.
• Ensure quality requirements are met and team members follow them daily.
• Answer technical and welding questions and help maintain or restore process flow.
• Perform Oracle transactions and IOTs for material movement between plants and processes.
• Provide updates on unit findings to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Conduct cycle counts and manage inventory.
• Create, document, and sustain standardized work practices.
• Train and mentor technical team members hands-on in techniques needed to troubleshoot.
• Report attendance, quality, or performance issues to the Manufacturing Supervisor.
• Run the assembly team from a process standpoint and communicate issues with the supervisor or manager as required.
• Identify non-value-added waste in manufacturing and recommend cost-effective ways to eliminate it.
• Assist with creating Yamazumi and setting up production lines.
• Manage rework components needed for Unishell and Hotbox production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED