Materials Supervisor (Weekend shift)

Bloom Energy • Newark, DE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bloom Energy is hiring a Materials Supervisor for its Newark, Delaware site. The role reports to the Manufacturing Manager and is fully on-site. The supervisor is responsible for inventory management across multiple locations, maintaining accurate ERP records, improving material movement and visibility, ensuring appropriate inventory levels, and overseeing the introduction and handling of materials in production. The position also supports forecasting and financial planning, warehouse organization, and collaboration with Planning to address excess and obsolete inventory.

The role works a weekend schedule from Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The position requires standing and walking for up to 10–12 hours per shift, occasional lifting or carrying up to 25–50 pounds, and use of machinery controls and computers. Required PPE in designated areas includes safety glasses and safety-toed boots. Essential tasks must be performable with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• General understanding of inventory principles and experience with manufacturing programs.
• Understanding of the flow of goods from raw materials to finished goods and of material movement through the warehouse, production floor, testing, and final shipment.
• Computer systems knowledge, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong communication skills in diverse work groups.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and investigate inaccurate inventory counts.
• Detail-oriented, organized approach with emphasis on accuracy and process adherence.
• Confidence upholding best practices across multiple warehouse locations.
• Cooperation, helpfulness, responsiveness, and service orientation.
• Dependability, reliability, and conscientiousness.
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly to changes.
• Ability to stand and 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 to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff.
• Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must wear required PPE in designated areas, including safety glasses and safety-toed boots.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with Oracle ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory counts for new materials across multiple locations.
• Maintain inventory accuracy in the ERP system and identify root causes of errors.
• Develop strategies to streamline internal material movement and improve visibility of material risks.
• Ensure adequate inventory levels to minimize material outages.
• Educate cross-functional staff on inventory management best practices and enforce those practices.
• Maintain inventory management reports for forecasting and financial planning.
• Implement and maintain item-location discipline using 5S.
• Oversee the introduction of new, used, and non-standard materials into the production environment.
• Monitor shrinkage and recommend ways to reduce lost or damaged materials.
• Identify excess and obsolete inventory and work with Planning to determine how to remove it.
• Optimize warehouse layouts to improve material flow for kitting and shipping operations.
• Train staff to help maintain inventory accuracy.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED