Manufacturing Team Lead

bloomenergy; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy in Newark, DE seeks a Manufacturing Team Lead to oversee on-the-floor manufacturing activities, ensuring safety and quality in alignment with EHS policies. You will mentor a technical team, answer process questions, manage materials, and drive standardized work practices.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, Yamazumi planning, and production-line setup, with a hands-on approach to developing skills and improving flow. On-site, first shift, full-time position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; AA degree preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership to motivate and lead teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain on-the-floor manufacturing activities safely and in line with EHS policies.
• Ensure quality requirements are met and team adheres to standards daily.
• Train and mentor technical team members to troubleshoot and improve processes.
• Manage material movement, cycle counts, and inventory per production needs.
• Identify waste and help implement cost-effective improvements.
• Provide updates with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Lean manufacturing

Yamazumi

Production line setup

Safety awareness

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

AA degree preferred

Job description

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream-we're making it reality.

For over two decades, we've 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 what's possible 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. 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 Team Lead to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to Manufacturing Supervisor and based in Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, on 1st shift in office role .

Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining on-the-floor manufacturing activities while ensuring that 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
• Answer technical & welding questions as they arise and aide in maintaining & restoring process flow
• Oracle transactions and IOTs for material movement between plants and processes
• Provide updates on unit findings with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Cycle counts and inventory management
• Create, document, and sustain standardized work practices
• Train and mentor technical team members using a hands-on approach to ensure the team members are able to learn the techniques required to troubleshoot
• Report and attendance, quality, or performance issues to the Manufacturing Supervisor.
• Responsible for running the assembly team from a process standpoint and communicating issues with the supervisor/manager as required.
• Create, document, and sustain standardized work practices
• Identify non-value added waste within the manufacturing process and recommend cost effective solutions to eliminate waste
• Assist in creation of Yamazumi and in production line set up
• Responsible for all rework components needed for Unishell and Hotbox production
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

• 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
• Highly motivated self-starter and team player
• Must demonstrate safe work practices and attention to detail
• Familiar with lean manufacturing terminology 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 be flexible to work fluctuating schedules if needed

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours per shift
• Navigate the facility throughout the day
• 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
• Demonstrates competency in written and verbal English communications to understand safety protocols, hazard communications, and standard operational procedures (SOPs) required to ensure the safety of the employee and others on the manufacturing floor.

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