Supply Chain Operations Supervisor

Cfsenergy; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks an experienced Supply Chain Operations Supervisor to lead warehouse and dock material handling in a fast-paced research and manufacturing environment. You will oversee crane and hoist operations, ensure safe lift plans, and optimize inbound/outbound logistics in collaboration with QA and other internal teams.

The role requires 5+ years in material handling and ERP experience, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years in material handling, inventory, shipping & receiving.
• Minimum 5 years ERP experience.
• Minimum 2 years supervising floor-level personnel.
• Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong inventory and warehouse operations knowledge.
• Ability to operate MHE and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily warehouse and dock material handling activities with forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Oversee crane, gantry, and hoist operations for moving heavy equipment.
• Interpret and enforce lift plans and rigging procedures; perform risk assessments.
• Manage inbound dock operations including receiving, PO verification, unloading, and cross-docking.
• Ensure efficient material flow and staging layouts using lean methods.
• Maintain inventory accuracy; lead cycle counts and physical inventories; log transactions in ERP (Odoo).
• Coordinate with QA/QC to handle damaged or non-conforming parts.
• Enforce safety protocols across warehouse and loading docks; ensure HazMat compliance.
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate team staff; manage resources and scheduling.
• Drive 5S and continuous improvement projects to reduce bottlenecks and optimize space.
• Hire and train new employees; perform performance evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Material Handling

Inventory Management

ERP systems

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Lean & 5S

Communication

Problem Solving

MHE Operation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Odoo ERP

G Suite

Job description

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.

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

#LI-Onsite

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.