Production Supervisor

Job description

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better. Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. ROLE DESCRIPTION Form Energy is seeking an experienced and dynamic Production Supervisor to join our team at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV.. In this critical leadership role, you will be directly responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of a key production line. You will lead a large, diverse team of direct report manufacturing associates, comprising both direct employees and contract labor. This is a hands-on, high-accountability role requiring strong operational expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment ranging from prototyping and trials to high-volume production. You will ensure that all production goals are met on time and act as the vital link between associates and the Production Manager to maintain a continuous improvement culture. Relocation assistance is available. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Production Leadership & Oversight: Directly manage the day-to-day operations of the production line to meet all production, quality, and safety targets. - Team Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of direct employees and contract labor. Delegate tasks and provide clear direction to ensure maximum productivity and adherence to schedules. - Complex Process Management: Oversee production activities that include a variety of manufacturing techniques, such as BOM/Revision management, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement. - Team Development: Provide performance coaching and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement among all production team members. - Operational Excellence in Dynamic Environments: Drive operational execution and ensure flexibility to meet high volume production targets while also executing trials and experiments on the line. - Safety & Compliance: Enforce all OSHA regulations and company safety policies, leading efforts to maintain a safe working environment. Conduct regular line audits and safety checks. - Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving: Act as the first line of escalation for production issues, supporting Leads and Associates in resolving equipment malfunctions, material shortages, and operational bottlenecks to minimize downtime. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively with supervisors on other shifts, the Production Manager, and cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Maintenance, Quality) to ensure smooth transitions and implement process improvements. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years of direct experience leading and supervising production teams. - Collaboration: Possess a strong ability to collaborate with engineering teams and coordinate cross-functionally. - Process Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing a dynamic manufacturing process and managing change. - Team Leadership: Strong track record of successfully managing and integrating both direct employees and contract labor to achieve shared goals. - Operational Skills: Solid knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S) and process optimization. - Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to use production data and trends to quickly address complex issues. - Safety Focus: Deep understanding of workplace safety regulations (OSHA) and experience in fostering a strong culture of safety. - Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, operations management, or a related field is preferred but not required. WHERE YOU'LL WORK: This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. #LI-Onsite #LI-JM2 Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs. If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion. Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.