Manufacturing Team Lead

Job Overview

Manufacturing Team Lead – Newark, DE (Fully on‑site, in office). Responsible for maintaining on‑floor manufacturing activities, ensuring safe processes, quality compliance, and optimal team performance.

• Execute daily manufacturing tasks in a safe manner, following EHS policies and procedures.
• Ensure all quality requirements are met and enforce quality practices with the team.
• Provide technical and welding support, troubleshoot issues, and maintain process flow.
• Manage Oracle transactions and IoTs for material movement across plants and processes.
• Report unit findings, cycle counts, and inventory status to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Create, document, and sustain standardized work practices, including Yamazumi and production line set‑up.
• Train and mentor technical team members, facilitating skill development and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Communicate performance issues, attendance, and quality concerns to the Manufacturing Supervisor.
• Lead the assembly team from a process standpoint, liaising with the supervisor/manager as needed.
• Identify and eliminate non‑value‑added waste and propose cost‑effective solutions.
• Handle rework components for Unishell and Hotbox production and other assigned duties.

• High school diploma required; AA degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to motivate and guide teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and the ability to create standardized work.
• Experience conducting station audits, creating Yamazumi, and setting up production lines.
• Preferred experience with process technician responsibilities.
• Physical capability to lift up to 45 lbs and work fluctuating schedules as required.

• Stand/walk for 10–12 hours per shift; navigate facility throughout the day.
• Occasionally lift or carry 25–50 lbs using hands and fingers to operate machinery, controls, and computers.
• Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading materials; hearing ability to detect alarms.
• Perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation; competency in written and verbal English for safety protocols and SOPs.

Salary Range: $21.29 – $30.63 per hour (based on experience and qualifications). The total compensation package includes standard company benefits such as medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, mental health support services, legal services, virtual physical therapy access, and fertility & family forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Bloom Energy provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities unless undue hardship results.