Manufacturing Manager Fuel Cell Module Assembly

Manufacturing Manager Fuel Cell Module Assembly

Location:

Torrington, CT, US, 06790

The Manufacturing Manager, Fuel Cell Module Assembly is a critical operational leadership role responsible for module production in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This individual directly manages all Shift Supervisors across day, evening, and night shifts and is accountable for meeting production targets, controlling production costs, and maintaining rigorous quality standards throughout the final assembly process. The Manufacturing Manager serves as the primary operational bridge between shop floor execution and senior leadership, translating strategic production goals into daily shift-level action.

Essential Functions/

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Production & Output Management
• Shift Supervision & People Leadership
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Cost Management & Metric Reporting
• EH&S and Regulatory Compliance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Key Performance Indicators:

• Production Rate;
  Weekly & monthly run rates
• First-Pass Yield (FPY);
  Scrap and rework costs
• Non-Conformances:
  Quantity, cost, and corrective action plan (CAP) closure per schedule
• Cost Per Unit (direct labor + materials) vs. standard OEE (Availability x Performance x Quality) for final assembly
• EH&S in Module Assembly; recordables and near-misses
• Headcount vs. plan and overtime percentage of total hours worked
• Training time & records;
  Staff competencies & onboarding times

Qualifications and

Experience:

• Required Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Demonstrated experience managing a manufacturing team.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding output, cost, and quality targets.
• Fluency with manufacturing quality systems: NCR processes, CAP, RCA methodologies (8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why).
• Experienced creating and maintaining manufacturing cost reporting and KPI dashboards and presenting them to senior leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of production planning tools, ERP/MES systems, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, coach supervisory staff, and build a positive, accountable culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate operations data into clear, concise messaging.
• Preferred Experience in fuel cell manufacturing, battery manufacturing, or other electrochemical or power generation systems assembly.
• Familiarity with molten carbonate fuel cells, PEM fuel cells, phosphoric acid fuel cell, or solid oxide fuel cell manufacturing and module assembly processes.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification;
  Lean/Kaizen facilitation experience.
• Experience with , D365, SAP, Oracle, or comparable MES/ERP platforms for production tracking and reporting.
• Prior experience supporting a manufacturing facility ramp or greenfield production startup.

Work Environment and

Physical Requirements:

• This role requires regular presence on the manufacturing floor, including periodic off-hours visits to evening and night shifts to maintain management visibility.
• Work environment includes exposure to electromechanical assembly equipment, high-voltage test systems, pressurized gas handling, and industrial cleaning processes; appropriate PPE required per EH&S protocols.
• Ability to stand, walk, and observe assembly operations for extended periods; occasional lifting of components up to 35 lbs.
• Must be available for escalation response during off-hours as needed given the 24/7 operational nature of the role.
• All Employees Shall:
  Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements. Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards. Attend scheduled EH&S training program. Actively support the organization's efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans. Recommend improved EH&S practices.
  
  Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.