Manager, Repeating Component Manufacturing

FuelCell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, FuelCell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time. In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.

The pay for this position ranges from $115000 - $125000.

Summary:

We are searching for a highly motivated, forward-thinking and experienced individual to join the Manufacturing team of FuelCell Energy. The successful candidate will play an integral role in driving change and helping to build a world class manufacturing facility

Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs the development and implementation for activities in production area to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on customer demand, product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
• Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas
• Selects, develops and evaluates production personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Makes budgetary recommendations and at higher levels, controls capital and expense expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
• Daily management of a 2-shift operation of production staff overseeing 4 departments, including but not limited to safety / ergo issues, ISO / Quality requirements, manpower and labor, materials management, product manufacturing.
• Provides weekly reporting to Senior Management.
• Responsible for accounting and coordination of raw material and finished inventory within assigned areas
• Responsible for employee performance, team motivation and morale
• Responsible for ensuring all training documents exist for processes in the department, operators are properly trained and accurately documented in the company's system.
• Lead / co-lead a multi-functional product team
• Implements technical changes and process improvements demonstrating effective leadership and management of department resources
• Drives production integration and documentation of changes in product/ technology as it relates to assigned areas.
• Identifies and quantify opportunities for process improvement, define goals, propose solutions, and support active projects to implement desired improvements.
• Attends pertinent technical meetings and report as required.
• Provides backup support for other managers within the organization as requested.
• Ensures accuracy of employee timekeeping

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required. Engineering or related field preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role including managing salary and hourly direct reports.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast paced, cross functional, team-oriented work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to manage a team effectively with a strong orientation to developing and growing talent
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and manage multiple priorities
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and experience leveraging Lean tools.
• Ability to work with Microsoft office. Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with Access is a plus
• Experience in a high-volume production, automated equipment environment is a plus.
• Demonstrates ability to lead and drive change.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Able to move effectively and timely in and around 70,000+ square foot cement floored manufacturing facility
• Able to move effectively and timely between external office buildings
• Be able and willing to wear required personal protective equipment as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and other PPE as required
• Must be able to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Ability to travel to vendor locations as required

Equal Opportunity Employer

FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

The successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.

FuelCell Energy, Inc. is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all U.S. job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please send an email with your resume to talentacquisition@fce.com or contact us by calling 860-496-2222. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

NOTE: This dedicated phone line and email address are designed exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be acknowledged. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

No agency submissions please. Resumes submitted to any FuelCell Energy employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the FuelCell Energy Recruiting team for this position will become the property of FuelCell Energy and no agency fees will be paid.

For more information about FuelCell Energy and our available openings, please visit our website: https://www.fuelcellenergy.com/careers

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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