Manufacturing Team Lead

Fremont, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $23.66 - $34.04

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

flexible schedule

Career development opportunities

Job Description

Bloom Energy is a pioneering clean energy company dedicated to revolutionizing the way the world generates and consumes power. Established over two decades ago, Bloom Energy has been at the forefront of the global energy transition by developing innovative solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies. These cutting-edge solutions are designed to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy to critical industries such as AI-driven data centers, hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, Bloom Energy is trusted by Fortune 100 companies and industry innovators alike, helping them address the challenges posed by rising energy demand and scarcity. The company prides itself on fostering a culture of collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation to create a sustainable energy future.

The Manufacturing Team Lead role based in Fremont, CA represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of today's most transformative technologies. This fully on-site position reports directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor and supports day-shift manufacturing activities with a schedule of 6am to 6pm, Thursday through Saturday, including every alternating Wednesday. The Manufacturing Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing floor operations while ensuring compliance with environmental health and safety (EHS) policies. Key responsibilities include maintaining quality standards, facilitating inventory management through Oracle transactions and IoT, and providing ongoing updates to engineering and manufacturing teams. This role demands leadership in training and mentoring a technical team, instilling best practices for troubleshooting and production efficiency. An essential part of the position involves identifying and eliminating non-value added waste through lean manufacturing principles and sustaining standardized work practices. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate cross-functional activities, coupled with a proactive and safety-conscious work ethic. With salary ranging from $23.66 to $34.04 per hour, Bloom Energy offers this role as part of a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee well-being and professional growth. Joining Bloom Energy means becoming an integral part of a company committed to creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy landscape for the 21st century and beyond.

Job Requirements

High school diploma required
AA degree preferred
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Motivated self-starter and team player
Must demonstrate safe work practices and attention to detail
Familiar with lean manufacturing principles
Experience creating standardized work
Experience completing station audits
Experience completing process technician responsibilities preferred
Must be flexible to work fluctuating schedules
Must be able to lift 15 lbs
Must have manual dexterity
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job Qualifications

High school diploma required, AA degree preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities to motivate and lead teams
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Highly motivated self-starter and team player
Knowledge of lean manufacturing terminology and principles
Experience creating standardized work
Experience completing station audits
Experience with process technician responsibilities preferred
Ability to work flexible schedules

Job Duties

Maintain on-the-floor manufacturing activities following EHS policies and procedures
Ensure all quality requirements are met and team members adhere to these daily
Manage Oracle transactions and IoT for material movement between plants and processes
Provide updates on unit findings to engineering and manufacturing teams
Conduct cycle counts and inventory management
Create, document, and sustain standardized work practices
Train and mentor technical team members with a hands-on approach to troubleshoot
Report attendance, quality, or performance issues to the Manufacturing Supervisor
Run the assembly team from a process standpoint and communicate issues with supervisor/manager
Identify non-value added waste within manufacturing processes and recommend cost-effective solutions
Perform other duties as assigned