Process Engineering Supervisor

Bloom Energy•Fremont, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bloom Energy is seeking a Process Engineering Supervisor to oversee technicians and other resources in meeting production schedules while improving safety, quality, and efficiency. The supervisor will lead the ink manufacturing team, promote accountability and continuous improvement, ensure approved procedures are followed, and support procedure updates. The role is based in Fremont, California, and is fully on-site in an office/plant environment. It reports to the Process Engineering Manager. The supervisor will implement production scalability and workflow plans, introduce assembly processes and operations, facilitate problem-solving groups, and use production data to identify root causes of defects and challenges. The role also includes managing team schedules, time off, department allocation, performance management, training and employee versatility, disciplinary matters, inventory cost-control programs, and production reporting. The supervisor will enforce safety policies and develop 5S and housekeeping programs. Flexibility to work any shift or in any plant area based on production needs is required. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate or bachelor's degree preferred, and at least three years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or operations. Candidates should have experience with production systems and manufacturing scale-up, volume and linear production, and continuous improvement, TPS, or Lean methods. The salary range is $72,100 to $103,900. Standard company benefits are mentioned but not specified.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
Experience working with production systems, manufacturing scale-up, volume production, and linear production using continuous improvement, TPS, or Lean methods.
Proficiency with 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 able to quickly resolve first-level floor issues involving equipment, processes, or manpower.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and tact to interact with all levels in the plant.
Organization, planning, and time-management skills.
Ability to stand or walk for up to 8–10 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.
Flexibility to work any shift or in any plant area based on production needs.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee technicians and other resources to meet production schedules while improving safety, quality, and efficiency.
Supervise and motivate the ink manufacturing team and foster personal responsibility, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure technicians follow approved procedures and support procedure updates.
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.
Manage team members’ schedules, time off, and department allocation.
Develop employee versatility plans.
Lead the Performance Management Process and provide recommendations for compensation changes.
Manage disciplinary actions as required.
Initiate, coordinate, and manage inventory cost-control programs.
Prepare and maintain production reports.
Use data to identify root causes of defects and production challenges.
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 based on production needs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.