Senior Staff Strategic Capacity Planner

Form Energy; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock options

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Form Energy is seeking a Principal Strategic Capacity Planner to define and manage long-range production planning from 6 months to 5 years at its Weirton facility. You will bridge top-down strategies with floor execution, model scenarios, and own the build planning software.

The role requires 8+ years in strategic capacity planning within manufacturing, with a focus on AI-driven enhancements and cross-functional collaboration across Programs, Design, and Production Planning.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in strategic capacity planning, master scheduling, or SIOP in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience integrating AI or advanced ML models into planning workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and own the company-level strategic build plan spanning 6-month to 5-year horizon.
• Run complex scenario analyses and translate scenarios into detailed operational plans, including staffing and resources.
• Own the internal build planning software and drive AI enhancements to forecasting and scenario modeling.

Skills

Strategic planning

SIOP

Master scheduling

AI integration

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

BS/MS in SC/Engineering/Business/CS

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Principal Strategic Capacity Planner to serve as the strategic architect behind our company-level build plans. In this critical role, you will be responsible for defining and managing long-range production planning spanning a 6-month to 5-year horizon. You will bridge the gap between top-down business strategies and floor-level execution by modeling complex scenarios—such as adding lines or shifts—and translating them into detailed, executable operational and staffing plans. Furthermore, you will act as the technical owner of our build planning software application, integrating AI-driven enhancements and new functionalities to future-proof our planning ecosystem. You will collaborate seamlessly across the Programs, Design, and Production Planning teams to ensure our build strategies are agile, accurate, and consistently up to date.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! Relocation assistance is available.

What You\'ll Do

• Strategic Long-Range Planning (SIOP)
• Develop, maintain, and own the company-level strategic build plan spanning a 6-month to 5-year horizon.
• Run complex scenario analyses based on top-down business directives (e.g., evaluating the impact of adding new production lines, adjusting shift models, or scaling facilities).
• Translate high-level strategic scenarios into detailed, executable operational plans, including granular staffing and resource requirements.
• Systems Optimization & AI Integration
• Serve as the business owner and architect for our internal build planning software application.
• Identify opportunities and implement AI-driven enhancements to automate forecasting, optimize scenario modeling, and improve the overall functionality of the planning platform.
• Partner with software engineering and IT to guide the development roadmap for planning tools.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Execution

• Work cross-functionally with the Programs, Design, and Production Planning teams to ensure master build plans reflect the latest design iterations, program timelines, and operational realities.
• Communicate strategic build plans and scenario outcomes to executive leadership, providing clear guidance on capacity constraints and capital expenditure requirements.
• Ensure smooth hand-offs of long-range plans to tactical execution teams.

What You\'ll Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Computer Science.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in strategic capacity planning, master scheduling, or SIOP in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Technical Acumen: Proven experience maintaining, developing, or heavily optimizing planning software. Experience integrating AI or advanced machine learning models into supply chain or planning workflows is highly preferred.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to translate complex, top-down executive scenarios into actionable manufacturing and staffing plans.
• Communication: Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders from shop floor leaders to C-suite executives.

Where You\'ll Work

This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.