AWW 1 Weekend Shift Sub Assembly Supervisor

FuelCell Energy; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid leave

Job summary

FuelCell Energy, based in Torrington, CT, is seeking a dedicated AWW 1 Weekend Shift Sub Assembly Supervisor to lead weekend production for sub-assembly operations. You will ensure safety, quality, throughput, and cost objectives while maintaining standard work and effective handoffs to weekday leadership.

The role emphasizes frontline leadership, staffing, coaching, and continuous improvement within a critical manufacturing value stream at FuelCell Energy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree or technical certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, bills of materials, and inspection criteria.
• Experience leading teams and applying lean tools (6S, standard work) and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Own daily weekend shift production execution for sub-assembly operations.
• Drive schedule attainment and on-time completion of work orders.
• Manage throughput, labor, scrap, rework, and equipment uptime using lean methods.
• Maintain floor discipline with 6S, standard work, and clear shift handoffs.
• Directly supervise weekend shift operators and coordinate staffing and priorities.
• Interview candidates and support hiring decisions with management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification in manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

AWW 1 Weekend Shift Sub Assembly Supervisor

Location: Torrington, CT, US, 06790

Date: Sep 15, 2026

FuelCell Energy is redefining how the world produces and uses power. As a leading clean energy technology company, we're helping businesses, communities, utilities, and data centers meet growing energy demands with reliable, always-on power solutions.

With nearly a gigawatt of fuel cell platforms deployed worldwide, we're accelerating the transition to a more resilient energy future. Join a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry pioneers who are tackling some of the world's most complex energy challenges while shaping the next generation of sustainable power.

Your work here won't just power facilities. It will help power the future.

The pay for this position ranges from $75000- $85000.

Summary

Lead AWW 1 weekend shift sub assembly manufacturing operations responsible for producing repeatable, high-quality cell packages that support FuelCell Energy module builds. Ensure safety, quality, throughput, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved while maintaining standard work, process discipline, and team accountability to support a successful production ramp. Serve as the primary operations leader on the AWW 1 weekend shift, driving execution, resolving issues in real time, and ensuring effective communication and handoff to oncoming weekday leadership.

The AWW 1 Weekend Shift Sub Assembly Supervisor is a key front-line leadership role responsible for translating production goals into safe, efficient, and repeatable execution on the shop floor during weekend shift hours. This position has a direct impact on delivery performance, product quality, workforce development, and continuous improvement within a critical manufacturing value stream at FuelCell Energy.

Work Schedule

This position is assigned to the AWW 1 Alternate Work Week schedule. AWW 1 works Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM (two 12-hour day shifts). Employees must also work one additional fixed 8-hour flex shift each week, for a scheduled minimum of 32 hours. The additional shift may be scheduled on any day of the week based on operational requirements; once established, it becomes part of the employee's regular fixed schedule and cannot be changed without advance management and HR approval. Employees must record actual start time, end time, meal periods, and all hours worked, and labor must be charged to the applicable department, cost center, work order, or project for the time actually worked, including the 8-hour flex shift.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

• Own daily AWW 1 weekend shift production execution for sub assembly operations, including catalyst loading, bi-polar plate stuffing, unitizing anodes and cathodes, CMM measurement, final inspection, and related in-process activities as applicable to the department
• Drive schedule attainment and on-time completion of work orders to support downstream operations and customer delivery commitments
• Manage throughput, labor utilization, scrap, rework, and equipment uptime; identify and remove bottlenecks using lean manufacturing tools and root cause problem solving
• Maintain production floor discipline through 6S, standard work, visual management, clear communication, and daily accountability for safety, quality, and output, including effective shift handoff to incoming leadership
• Directly supervise AWW 1 weekend shift sub assembly operators and coordinate daily staffing, work assignments, and labor priorities to meet production demand
• Interview candidates, assess fit for the role and team, and make recommendations or decisions on new hires in partnership with management and human resources to support staffing needs.
• Develop team capability through hands-on training, cross-training, coaching, skills progression, and reinforcement of work instructions and process expectations
• Lead employee performance management, coaching, attendance follow-up, corrective action, and consistent enforcement of company policies, safety rules, and workplace standards

Quality & Process Control

• Ensure operators follow work instructions, OCP’s, inspection requirements, and process controls to produce finished cell packages that meet assembly, dimensional, and workmanship standards
• Own response to nonconforming product on the floor, coordinate containment activities, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce repeat issues
• Monitor process performance, scrap trends, assembly defects, and workmanship issues, partnering with quality and engineering to improve consistency, yield, and process capability

Engineering Collaboration

• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and design engineering on process improvements, equipment needs, tooling changes, and manufacturability feedback
• Support product and process trials on the floor, including validation of new methods, updated work instructions, and operator readiness for production changes
• Provide operational input for equipment commissioning, maintenance priorities, and layout improvements that enhance safety, flow, and productivity

EHS & Compliance

• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing PPE requirements, safe equipment operation, material handling rules, and compliance with site EHS procedures
• Ensure timely reporting and follow-up of safety incidents, near misses, and corrective actions while reinforcing a zero-incident culture

Metrics & Reporting

• Track and report key performance indicators including schedule attainment, labor efficiency, scrap, rework, first-pass yield, attendance, and equipment uptime
• Communicate daily performance results, staffing concerns, material constraints, and escalation items to leadership and cross-functional partners, including clear handoff of AWW 1 weekend shift status, issues, and priorities to the next shift

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree, technical certification, or trade school training in manufacturing or a related field is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably supporting sub assembly, cell package assembly, inspection, or related mechanical assembly operations
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, OCP’s, bills of material, and inspection criteria
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, prioritize work, solve production problems, and drive results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with the judgment to make sound decisions independently on the weekend shift
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools such as 6S, standard work, visual management, and root cause problem solving; basic proficiency in Microsoft Office required

Preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting mechanical assembly or similar production operations
• Experience with ERP or production tracking systems and the use of production metrics to manage daily performance
• Experience supporting new product introductions, process changes, or equipment implementation in a production setting
• Prior experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with strong expectations for accountability, training, and continuous improvement
• Experience interviewing manufacturing candidates, making hiring decisions, training new employees, and coaching team members to performance expectations

Why This Role

The AWW 1 Weekend Shift Sub Assembly Supervisor is a key front-line leadership role responsible for translating production goals into safe, efficient, and repeatable execution on the shop floor during weekend shift hours. This position has a direct impact on delivery performance, product quality, workforce development, and continuous improvement within a critical manufacturing value stream at FuelCell Energy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

The successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.