Kitting Team Lead - Day Shift

Bloom Energy; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 29,329 - 42,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Mental health support services

Job summary

Bloom Energy is searching for a Material Kitting Team Lead in Newark, DE. This fully on-site role encompasses maintaining on-floor manufacturing activities while ensuring safety and quality standards are adhered to.

The successful candidate will lead a team, conduct inventory management, and create standardized work practices. An AA degree is preferred along with strong leadership and communication skills. Join Bloom Energy for competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, AA degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain on‑floor manufacturing activities in a safe manner.
• Ensure quality requirements are met by team members.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory management.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with ERP systems

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

High school diploma

AA degree (preferred)

Job description

At Bloom Energy, we are looking for a Material Kitting Team Lead to join our team in Newark, DE. This fully on‑site role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor.

Job Overview

The Team Lead will maintain on‑floor manufacturing activities, ensuring they are performed safely, in accordance with EHS policies, and meet all quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain on‑floor manufacturing activities while ensuring they are performed in a safe manner and in accordance with EHS policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all quality requirements are met and that all team members are adhering to these requirements daily.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory management.
• Create, document, and sustain standardized work practices.
• Train and mentor technical team members using a hands‑on approach.
• Report attendance, quality, or performance issues to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Lead the Kitting Team from a process standpoint and communicate issues with the supervisor/manager as required.
• Identify non‑value‑added waste within the manufacturing process and recommend cost‑effective solutions to eliminate waste.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, AA degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate cross‑functionally.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate and lead teams.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using an ERP system (i.e., Oracle) to manage inventory data.
• Highly motivated self‑starter and team player.
• Must demonstrate safe work practices and attention to detail.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing terminology and principles.
• Experience creating standardized work.
• Experience completing station audits.
• Experience creating Yamazumi and production line set‑up.
• Experience completing process technician responsibilities preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Must wear PPE as directed.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be flexible to work fluctuating schedules if needed.
• Demonstrates competency in written and verbal English communications to understand safety protocols, hazard communications, and standard operational procedures (SOPs) required to ensure safety of the employee and others on the manufacturing floor.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for up to 10‑12 hours per shift.
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 25–50 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.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas (safety glasses, safety‑toed boots).

EEO Statement

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.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, and vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, mental health support services, legal services, virtual physical therapy access, and fertility & family forming benefits.

Compensation

Salary Range: $21.29 – $30.63 per hour.