Supply Chain Operations Supervisor

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

13 Company‑wide holidays

Flexible vacation days

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Operations Supervisor to lead warehouse activities, oversee inbound/outbound operations, and drive lean improvements in a high-tempo manufacturing environment. You will manage a team, coordinate with QA/QC, and ensure inventory integrity with ERP systems.

The role emphasizes safety, process ownership, and cross-functional alignment to meet production deadlines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years combined experience in Material Handling, Inventory, Shipping & Receiving.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in ERP functionality.
• Minimum of 2 years direct supervisor experience managing floor-level personnel.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional understanding of inventory and warehouse operations.
• Strong computer skills with G‑Suite applications.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills with speed.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily warehouse and dock material handling activities with equipment to ensure safe, high-density storage of materials and goods.
• Oversee crane, gantry, and hoist operations for moving equipment across facilities.
• Interpret lift plans, perform risk assessments, and inspect rigging hardware.
• Oversee inbound dock operations, receiving, PO verification, unloading, and cross-docking.
• Ensure efficient material flow patterns and staging layouts using lean methodologies and pull systems.
• Maintain inventory accuracy; lead pickup/pack, cycle counts, physical inventories, and ERP transaction logging.
• Coordinate with QA/QC to identify and quarantine non-conforming parts.
• Enforce all safety protocols across warehouse and loading docks; ensure HazMat compliance.
• Directly supervise, train, and motivate staff; manage scheduling and performance evaluations.
• Identify and execute 5S and continuous improvement projects; track metrics.
• Hire and train new employees.
• Other tasks as reasonably requested by leadership.

Skills

Material Handling

Inventory

Shipping & Receiving

ERP functionality

Supervision

Lean methodology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants.

And we’re working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Supply Chain Operations Supervisor

As a member of the CFS Supply Chain Operations Team, this manager is responsible for assisting the department in meeting company objectives through warehouse and materials management. Operating within a high-tempo, rapidly evolving research and manufacturing environment, this position demands an engaged, hands‑on leader focused on active process ownership, cross‑functional alignment, and floor‑level operational oversight. The ideal candidate will possess a safety‑first mindset, exceptional communication skills, will be thoroughly organized and have the ability to manage a variety of people and tasks.

What you’ll do:

• Direct daily warehouse and dock material handling activities using sit‑down fork trucks, stand‑up reach trucks, order pickers, and motorized pallet jacks to ensure safe, damage‑free transfer and high‑density racking storage of raw materials and finished goods
• Oversee overhead crane, gantry, and hoist operations for moving heavy, high‑value, and oversized equipment across the facility
• Interpret, evaluate, and enforce engineered lift plans and rigging procedures; perform pre‑lift risk assessments and inspect load‑bearing hardware (slings, shackles, spreader bars) as part of the weekly audit
• Oversee all inbound dock operations, including receiving, PO verification, unloading, cargo damage inspection, and cross‑docking. Coordinate with internal teams to schedule deliveries and optimize dock space
• Ensure the orderly distribution of materials, tooling, and components to internal customers. Establish efficient material flow patterns and staging layouts utilizing lean methodologies and pull systems
• Maintain inventory accuracy by leading pick/pack operations, cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliations Oversee transaction logging within the ERP system (Odoo) and investigate/correct inventory discrepancies
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance/Quality Control to identify, document, track, and quarantine damaged or non‑conforming parts
• Enforce all safety protocols across the warehouse, staging areas, and loading docks. Maintain clean work environments, correct unsafe behaviors/conditions, and ensure compliance with HazMat storage and MSDS guidelines
• Directly supervise, train, coach, and motivate team staff. Manage resource allocation to meet daily production deadlines, scheduling, shift assignments, timecard approvals, and performance evaluations
• Identify and execute 5S and continuous improvement projects to streamline operational bottlenecks and optimize warehouse space utilization. Track key operational metrics and report status to management
• Hire and train new employees
• Other tasks as reasonably requested by leadership

What we’re looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years combined experience in Material Handling, Inventory, Shipping & Receiving
• Minimum of 5 years experience in ERP functionality
• Minimum of 2 years direct supervisor experience managing floor‑level personnel
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Exceptional understanding of inventory and warehouse operations
• Understanding of ERP functionality
• Strong computer skills with G‑Suite applications
• Possess problem‑solving skills with a bias for speed
• Learn quickly and adapt to new information and environments
• Able to work with minimal supervision to follow through on assignments and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate organizational skills and accuracy, with the ability to prioritize job functions to meet deadlines and ensure smooth workflow and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrate integrity, respect, commitment to excellence, collaboration, creativity, and agility
• Exhibit strong customer service skills
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment with exceptionally tight deadlines with frequent interruptions and distractions
• Address problems with a positive, creative, collaborative approach, always keeping the customer experience in mind
• Have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to write concise, logical and grammatically correct business correspondence

Bonus Points For:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in a start‑up or high growth environment
• Experience in manufacturing environment

Must‑have requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to operate MHE
• Perform activities such as stopping, typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

At CFS, we excel in fast‑paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self‑critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission‑driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

Salary range for this full‑time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company‑wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team‑building activities