Production Supervisor, Night Shift

Form Energy-posted about 1 month ago

Full-time • Manager

Onsite • Weirton, WV

501-1,000 employees

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

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Form Energy is seeking an experienced and dynamic Night Shift Production Supervisor to join our team at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, overseeing our GDE production operations. In this critical leadership role, you will be directly responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of a key production line on night shift. You will lead a large, diverse team of 40-50 direct reports, comprising both direct employees and contract labor. This is a hands-on, high-accountability role requiring strong operational expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment ranging from prototyping and trials to high-volume production. You will ensure that all production goals are met on time and act as the vital link between associates and the Associate Production Manager to maintain a continuous improvement culture. This role will be located at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, which is just a short drive outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is available.

Production Leadership & Oversight: Directly manage the day-to-day operations of the GDE production line for the night shift to meet all production, quality, and safety targets.
Large Team Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate a large team of 40-50 direct employees and contract labor. Delegate tasks and provide clear direction to ensure maximum productivity and adherence to schedules.
Complex Process Management: Oversee production activities that include a variety of manufacturing techniques, such as batch processes, roll processing, and discrete part manufacturing. Troubleshoot and resolve process bottlenecks or production issues across these varied operations.
Team Development: Provide performance coaching and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement among all production team members.
Operational Excellence in Dynamic Environments: Drive operational execution and ensure flexibility to meet high volume production targets while also executing trials and experiments on the line.
Safety & Compliance: Enforce all OSHA regulations and company safety policies, leading efforts to maintain a safe working environment. Conduct regular line audits and safety checks.
Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving: Act as the first line of escalation for production issues, supporting Leads and Associates in resolving equipment malfunctions, material shortages, and operational bottlenecks to minimize downtime.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively with supervisors on other shifts, the Associate Production Manager, and cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Maintenance, Quality) to ensure smooth transitions and implement process improvements

Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years of direct experience leading and supervising large production teams (20+ people).
Shift Experience: Proven ability to successfully lead and manage operations on a night or off-shift schedule.
Process Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing diverse manufacturing processes, specifically including batch processing, roll-to-roll operations, or discrete part assembly in a fast-paced setting.
Team Leadership: Strong track record of successfully managing and integrating both direct employees and contract labor to achieve shared goals.
Operational Skills: Solid knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen), and process optimization.
Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to use production data to quickly address complex issues and bottlenecks.
Safety Focus: Deep understanding of workplace safety regulations (OSHA) and experience in fostering a strong culture of safety.

Experience in energy storage, electrochemical, or battery manufacturing.
Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
A Bachelor's degree in a related technical field is a plus.

Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.
When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

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