Director Production Planning & Control

Bloom Energy; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 171,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Mental Health Support Services

Legal services

Virtual Physical Therapy

Fertility & Family Forming benefits

Job summary

Bloom Energy seeks a Director of Production Planning & Control to lead mid-to-long-term production plans and master scheduling in Newark, Delaware. This on-site role reports to the Vice President, Supply Chain and requires guiding capacity, materials, labor, and equipment decisions.

You will mentor a high-performing team, manage budgets, and align plans with demand and strategic goals while driving on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, or engineering.
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive supply chain experience.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory management, demand planning and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle) and advanced planning software.
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams and complex supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical, financial, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications, leadership and organizational abilities.
• Comfortable initiating productive discussions in a conflict-adverse environment.
• Must be self-motivated with high energy level and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of short-medium and long-term production plans aligned with customer demand and business objectives.
• Oversee master production scheduling and ensure production plans are achievable based on capacity, materials, labor, and equipment availability.
• Establish planning processes that effectively balance demand, capacity, inventory, service levels, and manufacturing costs.
• Identify capacity constraints and develop mitigation plans to address bottlenecks, resource limitations and changing demand.
• Ensure production schedules are optimized to maximize throughput, minimize downtime, and improve on-time delivery.
• Develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing supply chain team.
• Prepare and manage department budgets and support strategic planning initiatives.

Skills

Procurement

Logistics

Inventory management

Demand planning

Supplier management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

ERP systems (Oracle)

Advanced planning software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, or Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

Advanced planning software

Job description

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’remaking it reality. For over two decades,we’vebeen 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 oxideelectrolyzer(SOEC) technologies are redefiningwhat’spossible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Ourcutting-edgesolutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customersremainahead 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 Director, Production Planning & Control to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.This role willreportto the Vice President, Supply Chain and will be based in Newark, Delaware.This is a fully on-site, in officerole5 days a week.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development of short-medium and long-term production plans aligned with customer demand and business objectives.
• Oversee master production scheduling and ensure production plans are achievable based on capacity, materials, labor, and equipment availability.
• Establish planning processes that effectively balance demand, capacity, inventory, service levels, and manufacturing costs.
• Identify capacity constraints and develop mitigation plans to address bottlenecks, resource limitations and changing demand.
• Ensure production schedules are optimized to maximize throughput, minimize downtime, and improve on‑time delivery.
• Develop, mentor, and lead a high‑performing supply chain team.
• Prepare and manage department budgets and support strategic planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, or Engineering
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive supply chain experience
• Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory management, demand planning and supplier management
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle) and advanced planning software
• Proven success managing cross‑functional teams and complex supply chain operations
• Strong analytical, financial, negotiation and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communications, leadership and organizational abilities
• Comfortable initiating productive discussions in a conflict‑adverse environment
• Must be self‑motivated with high energy level and a strong work ethic

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.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

• competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution
• a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• generous Mental Health Support services
• Legal services
• virtual Physical Therapy access
• Fertility & Family Forming benefits

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.

#LI-JS1 Salary Ranges: $171,400.00 - $246,600.00

Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market. The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted, 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on‑site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy. Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team. Stay up to date with Bloom Energy through our social channels.