Manufacturing Supervisor

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 Supervisor to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.  This role will report to the Manufacturing Manager and based in Fremont, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Oversee team leads, team members, and other resources in achieving the production schedule while improving Safety, Quality, and Efficiency

• Supervise and motivate a manufacturing team to create a culture of personal responsibility, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Create, document, and sustain Standardized Work practices

• Develop and implement production scalability, workflow plans

• Implement new assembly process and operations

• Initiate and facilitate problem solving groups to resolve issues in order to meet the current and future needs of the company

• Achieve quality and productivity metrics

• Manage team members work schedule, time off, and department allocation

• Develop employee versatility plans

• Lead Performance Management Process and provide recommendations for compensation changes

• Manage any disciplinary actions required

• Initiate, coordinate, and manage inventory cost control programs

• Prepare and maintain production reports

• Utilize data to pin-point root cause of defects and production challenges

• Enforce all safety policies to promote a safe and inclusive work group

• Develop and implement 5S and housekeeping programs

• Achieve technical training and versatility required to obtain domain expertise

• Flexibility to work on any of the shifts, or in any area of the plant, based on production needs

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing/operations environment

• Experience working with production systems; scale up manufacturing, volume production, linear production, using continuous improvement/TPS/Lean manufacturing methods

• Proficient with interviewing, training, developing, and handling disciplinary matters

• Computer systems knowledge including proficiency with MS Office programs

• Strong data analysis and data driven decision making skills

• Resourceful problem solver with proven ability to bring quick resolution to 1st level floor issues with regards to equipment, process, or manpower

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and tact needed to interact with all levels in the plant

• Organized with good planning and time management skills

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

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.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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