Manufacturing Team Lead

Bloom Energy•Newark, DE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Bloom Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead to oversee manufacturing activities in Newark, Delaware. The role reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is fully on-site in an office on the first shift. The Team Lead runs the assembly team from a process standpoint, supports safe and quality-focused production, helps maintain process flow, and communicates issues to the supervisor or manager. The role also includes hands-on training and mentoring, inventory and material movement tasks, and support for production setup and rework.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to communicate effectively cross-functionally.
Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate and lead teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Highly motivated self-starter and team player.
Demonstrated safe work practices and attention to detail.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing terminology and principles.
Experience creating standardized work.
Experience completing station audits.
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.
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.
Written and verbal English competency sufficient to understand safety protocols, hazard communications, and standard operating procedures.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Experience completing process technician responsibilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain on-the-floor manufacturing activities and ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with 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.
Complete Oracle transactions and IOTs for material movement between plants and processes.
Provide updates on unit findings to engineering and manufacturing teams.
Perform cycle counts and manage inventory.
Create, document, and sustain standardized work practices.
Train and mentor technical team members hands-on in troubleshooting techniques.
Report attendance, quality, or performance issues to the Manufacturing Supervisor.
Run the assembly team from a process standpoint and communicate issues to the supervisor or manager as required.
Identify non-value-added waste in the manufacturing process and recommend cost-effective solutions to eliminate it.
Assist in creating Yamazumi and setting up production lines.
Manage rework components needed for Unishell and Hotbox production.
Perform other duties as assigned.