Electrode Production Manager – Lean Manufacturing Lead

FuelCell Energy; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FuelCell Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Manager Electrode Production in Torrington, CT. You will lead the electrode production team for anode, cathode, and matrix, ensuring output, quality, yield, and cost targets meet aggressive demand from data center customers.

The role requires strong plant leadership, cross-functional collaboration with quality, engineering, and R&D, and a track record of driving efficiency in a high-volume, chemically intensive setting.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline is required.
• 7+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience with chemical processing or electrode manufacturing.
• Proficiency with lean manufacturing tools (VSM, Kaizen, 5S, PDCA).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process specifications, and control plans.

Responsibilities

• Own daily production execution for electrode value streams (anode, cathode, matrix).
• Drive output to schedule commitments and meet stack assembly milestones.
• Manage throughput, OEE, and process yields; identify and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Maintain production floor discipline: 5S, standard work, visual management, tier meetings.
• Directly manage production supervisors and mix of operators in a 24/7 operation.
• Lead hiring, performance management and career development for electrode team.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

VSM

Kaizen

5S

PDCA

Reading engineering drawings

supervisory experience

process optimization

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

M.S. in Chemical Engineering

MBA

Tools

PLM/ERP/MES systems

SPC software

Job description

FuelCell Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Manager Electrode Production in Torrington, CT. You will lead the electrode production team for anode, cathode, and matrix, ensuring output, quality, yield, and cost targets meet aggressive demand from data center customers.

The role requires strong plant leadership, cross-functional collaboration with quality, engineering, and R&D, and a track record of driving efficiency in a high-volume, chemically intensive setting.