Manufacturing Manager

We are looking for a Manufacturing Manager to join our team in Newark, DE. This fully on‑site role reports to the Sr. Manager, Manufacturing and may involve shift changes as needed. Responsibilities Manage a diverse team of supervisors, team leads, and team members to meet production schedules while improving safety, quality, and efficiency. Hire, develop, and train manufacturing staff to support plant ramp‑ups and continued operations. Develop and implement production scalability, process workflow, and employee development plans. Initiate and facilitate problem‑solving groups to resolve issues and meet current and future company needs. Lead training in Lean Manufacturing concepts, tools, and principles in production areas. Support the development of policies, procedures, and standardized work for manufacturing and production. Drive continuous improvement activities using Pull System, Kanban, Standardized Work, 5S, Visual Management, Problem Solving, and kitting. Create and maintain training and safety programs, workgroup boards, and continuous improvement projects. Lead and utilize problem‑solving methods (A3’s, 8‑Step, etc.) along with project tracking mechanisms (e.g., R.A.I.L.). Develop and implement change‑management processes to ensure smooth changes in all production aspects. Coordinate with warehouse, quality, and final integration testing (FIT) to ensure production needs are met. Optimize the entire value‑stream from the supply chain through delivery of Bloom Energy servers to customers. Support the launch of new products and processes. Manage multiple shifts and demonstrate flexibility to work in any area of the plant as needed. Develop dashboards for information visualization and decision‑making improvements. Analyze data to identify root causes of defects and production challenges. Qualifications BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience. Minimum 6 years of experience in a high‑volume complex assembly or advanced manufacturing environment as a leader. Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing tools and principles with proven results. Experience managing manufacturing teams, automation equipment, and MES systems. Knowledge of warehouse and inventory management. Hands‑on experience with ERP implementation. Experience with Oracle Warehouse Management System (WMS). Strong employee‑relations skills through motivation and mentoring. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Highly advanced analytical and cognitive skills; a creative thinker with vision for raising process maturity. Strong bias for action and implementation. Electrical component experience preferred; business experience in hi‑tech or low‑volume/high‑mix industries preferred. Proficient with Excel and MS Office programs; strong data analysis and data‑driven decision‑making skills. Physical ability to stand/walk 10‑12 hours per shift, lift 25–50 lbs, use hands/fingers for machinery controls and computers, and meet vision and hearing requirements. 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 • 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 Compensation Salary range: $88,600.00 – $127,400.00. This includes standard company benefits and is based on relevant skills and experience. 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, unless undue hardship would result. Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr