FuelCell Energy is redefining how the world produces and uses power. As a leading clean energy technology company, we're helping businesses, communities, utilities, and data centers meet growing energy demands with reliable, always-on power solutions.
With nearly a gigawatt of fuel cell platforms deployed worldwide, we're accelerating the transition to a more resilient energy future. Join a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry pioneers who are tackling some of the world's most complex energy challenges while shaping the next generation of sustainable power.
Your work here won't just power facilities. It will help power the future.
The pay for this position ranges from $75000 - $85000.
Summary
Lead AWW 1 weekend shift sub assembly manufacturing operations responsible for producing repeatable, high-quality cell packages that support FuelCell Energy module builds. Ensure safety, quality, throughput, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved while maintaining standard work, process discipline, and team accountability to support a successful production ramp. Serve as the primary operations leader on the AWW 1 weekend shift, driving execution, resolving issues in real time, and ensuring effective communication and handoff to oncoming weekday leadership.
The AWW 1 Weekend Shift Sub Assembly Supervisor is a key front-line leadership role responsible for translating production goals into safe, efficient, and repeatable execution on the shop floor during weekend shift hours. This position has a direct impact on delivery performance, product quality, workforce development, and continuous improvement within a critical manufacturing value stream at FuelCell Energy.
Work Schedule
This position is assigned to the AWW 1 Alternate Work Week schedule. AWW 1 works Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM (two 12-hour day shifts). Employees must also work one additional fixed 8-hour flex shift each week, for a scheduled minimum of 32 hours. The additional shift may be scheduled on any day of the week based on operational requirements; once established, it becomes part of the employee's regular fixed schedule and cannot be changed without advance management and HR approval. Employees must record actual start time, end time, meal periods, and all hours worked, and labor must be charged to the applicable department, cost center, work order, or project for the time actually worked, including the 8-hour flex shift.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Production
- Own daily AWW 1 weekend shift production execution for sub assembly operations, including catalyst loading, bi-polar plate stuffing, unitizing anodes and cathodes, CMM measurement, final inspection, and related in-process activities as applicable to the department
- Drive schedule attainment and on-time completion of work orders to support downstream operations and customer delivery commitments
- Manage throughput, labor utilization, scrap, rework, and equipment uptime; identify and remove bottlenecks using lean manufacturing tools and root cause problem solving
- Maintain production floor discipline through 6S, standard work, visual management, clear communication, and daily accountability for safety, quality, and output, including effective shift handoff to incoming leadership
People Leadership
- Directly supervise AWW 1 weekend shift sub assembly operators and coordinate daily staffing, work assignments, and labor priorities to meet production demand
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- Interview candidates, assess fit for the role and team, and make recommendations or decisions on new hires in partnership with management and human resources to support staffing needs.
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- Develop team capability through hands-on training, cross-training, coaching, skills progression, and reinforcement of work instructions and process expectations
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- Lead employee performance management, coaching, attendance follow-up, corrective action, and consistent enforcement of company policies, safety rules, and workplace standards
Quality & Process Control
- Ensure operators follow work instructions, OCP’s, inspection requirements, and process controls to produce finished cell packages that meet assembly, dimensional, and workmanship standards
- Own response to nonconforming product on the floor, coordinate containment activities, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce repeat issues
- Monitor process performance, scrap trends, assembly defects, and workmanship issues, partnering with quality and engineering to improve consistency, yield, and process capability
Engineering Collaboration
- Partner with manufacturing, quality, and design engineering on process improvements, equipment needs, tooling changes, and manufacturability feedback
- Support product and process trials on the floor, including validation of new methods, updated work instructions, and operator readiness for production changes
- Provide operational input for equipment commissioning, maintenance priorities, and layout improvements that enhance safety, flow, and productivity
EHS & Compliance
- Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing PPE requirements, safe equipment operation, material handling rules, and compliance with site EHS procedures
- Ensure timely reporting and follow-up of safety incidents, near misses, and corrective actions while reinforcing a zero-incident culture
Metrics & Reporting
- Track and report key performance indicators including schedule attainment, labor efficiency, scrap, rework, first-pass yield, attendance, and equipment uptime
- Communicate daily performance results, staffing concerns, material constraints, and escalation items to leadership and cross-functional partners, including clear handoff of AWW 1 weekend shift status, issues, and priorities to the next shift
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree, technical certification, or trade school training in manufacturing or a related field is a plus
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably supporting sub assembly, cell package assembly, inspection, or related mechanical assembly operations
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions, OCP’s, bills of material, and inspection criteria
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, prioritize work, solve production problems, and drive results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with the judgment to make sound decisions independently on the weekend shift
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools such as 6S, standard work, visual management, and root cause problem solving; basic proficiency in Microsoft Office required
Preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting mechanical assembly or similar production operations
- Experience with ERP or production tracking systems and the use of production metrics to manage daily performance
- Experience supporting new product introductions, process changes, or equipment implementation in a production setting
- Prior experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with strong expectations for accountability, training, and continuous improvement
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- Experience interviewing manufacturing candidates, making hiring decisions, training new employees, and coaching team members to performance expectations
Why This Role
The AWW 1 Weekend Shift Sub Assembly Supervisor is a key front-line leadership role responsible for translating production goals into safe, efficient, and repeatable execution on the shop floor during weekend shift hours. This position has a direct impact on delivery performance, product quality, workforce development, and continuous improvement within a critical manufacturing value stream at FuelCell Energy.
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.
