Manufacturing Manager

At Bloom Energy our vision for a world powered by clean reliable and affordable energy is more than just a dreamwere making it reality.

For over two decades weve been at the forefront of the global energy transition pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals electric grids manufacturing facilities and utilities our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining whats possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled time-to-power capabilities reliability and sustainability ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom we thrive on collaboration bold thinking and relentless innovation. We believe that together we can create a brighter more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Manager to join our team in one of todays most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Sr. Manager Manufacturing and based in Newark DE. This is a fully on-site in office role .

Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse team of indirect and direct reports inclusive of supervisors team leads team members and other resources in achieving the production schedule while improving safety quality and efficiency.
• Hire develop and train manufacturing staff to support plant ramp ups and continued operations.
• Develop and implement production scalability process workflow and employee development plans.
• Initiate and facilitate problem solving groups to resolve issues to meet the current and future needs of the company.
• Lead training in Lean Manufacturing concepts tools and principles in our production areas.
• Support development of policies procedures and standardized work for manufacturing and production.
• Drive continuous improvement activities through hands-on approach using tools and concepts related to Pull System Kanban Standardized Work 5S Visual Management Problem Solving and kitting.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining training and safety programs workgroup boards continuous improvement projects.
• Lead and utilize problem solving methods (A3s 8-Step etc.) along with project tracking mechanisms (i.e. Rolling Action Item List (R.A.I.L)
• Develop and implement change management process to ensure smooth changes in all aspects of production.
• Coordinate with other groups like warehouse quality and final integration testing (FIT) to ensure production needs are met.
• Responsible for the optimization of the entire value-stream from the supply chain through the delivery of Bloom Energy servers to customers.
• Support the launch of new products and processes

• Ability to manage multiple shifts and flexibility to work on any of the shifts or in any area of the plant based on company needs.

• Develop dashboards for information visualization and decision-making improvements
• Analyze data to pin-point root cause of defects and production challenges

Skills and Experience:

• BS Mechanical Electrical Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent related experience
• Minimum 6 years of experience in high volume complex assembly or advanced manufacturing environment as a leader
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing tools and principles with proven results
• Experience managing manufacturing teams automation equipment and MES Systems
• Knowledge of Warehouse and Inventory Management
• Hands on experience with ERP implementation
• Experience with Oracle: Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Promote strong employee relations through strong motivation and mentoring skills
• Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly advanced analytical and cognitive skills.
• Must be a creative thinker and have a vision of how to raise process maturity to the next level.
• Must demonstrate a bias for action and implementation
• Experience and acumen with electrical components preferred
• Business experience in hi tech or low volume / high mix industries preferred
• Computer systems knowledge including strong proficiency with Excell and MS Office programs
• Strong data analysis and data driven decision making skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours per shift
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 2550 lbs
• Use hands and fingers to operate machinery controls and computers throughout the shift
• Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital/printed materials
• Hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff
• Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion national origin protected veteran status or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable laws for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability who can perform the essential job functions unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills and experience.

Salary Ranges:

Required Experience:

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