Role DescriptionForm Energy is hiring an Associate Manager to support the Manufacturing Operations team. This role reports to the Manager of Manufacturing Operations at the FF1 (Form Factory 1) location in Weirton, WV. As part of our production team, you will own safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance and lead supervisors for one of the production lines. In this role, you would serve as the critical operations leader for your line, collaborating with engineering, maintenance, quality, safety, and many other teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do:- Own safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance for your assigned production line(s) across all shifts of a 24/7 operation.
- Build a culture that prioritizes safety and product quality while consistently meeting production targets
- Lead, develop, and mentor shift supervisors and production associates, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and continuously learning environment focused on operational excellence.
- Own execution of the production plan, including staffing, materials availability, yield, and schedule adherence in partnership with planning and supply chain.
- Drive equipment reliability and OEE improvement with maintenance and engineering teams, including changeover reduction and planned downtime execution.
- Ensure production teams utilize standardized work and consistent work practices across shifts and areas.
What you'll bring:- 3+ years of experience in managing teams of people in a high volume manufacturing setting.
- 6+ years of experience in a high volume manufacturing setting, ideally in battery, chemical, powder processing, or similar process-intensive industries.
- Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing, SPC, and structured problem solving (8D, A3, DMAIC, or similar).
- Experience managing leaders in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong leadership ability with excellent communication and organizational skills.
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.
Relocation assistance is available.#LI-Onsite
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.
