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Form Energy is seeking a Senior Manager of Production to lead manufacturing operations at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, a 550,000-square-foot facility dedicated to high-volume production of iron-air battery systems. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on ramping manufacturing efforts, implementing best-in-class operational methodologies, and driving production-based systems and projects across battery component and finished goods manufacturing.
You will lead manufacturing teams across multiple production lines, developing and evaluating operational metrics to gauge health and drive continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include selecting and implementing industry-leading production best practices in collaboration with supply chain, quality control, warehousing, engineering, and maintenance teams. You will own team selection, training, and mentorship in a rapidly growing environment, identifying organizational needs through headcount and build planning. You'll collaborate closely with engineering and maintenance on operational challenges using data-driven decision-making tied to OEE and other key metrics, develop training methodologies for scaling staff, and create implementation plans with timelines, budgets, and reporting frameworks for adopting new best practices.
The role extends into inventory management, quality control, training, supply chain coordination, and engineering support. You'll be expected to act as an end customer for new production lines and equipment, identifying operational challenges early and driving continuous improvement through established practices.
Relocation assistance is available.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years of direct experience in operations and manufacturing, ideally in battery industry or similar environment, with proven track record of increasing responsibility and delivering results
- Inspirational, empathic, and strategic leader with high motivation and exceptional communication skills
- History of scaling operations and receiving transfers of new production lines and equipment
- Lean and/or Six Sigma experience with strong dedication to data analysis
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives through Kaizen, Gemba Walks, and OEE analysis
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for complex operational challenges
- Strong project management skills
- Proactive, can-do mindset with ability to adapt to changing business needs in fast-growing organization
- Direct knowledge of MES and ERP systems and tailoring them to operational needs
- Direct familiarity with engineering principles: formal root cause problem solving (8D), NCRs, MRB, CAPAs, containment processes, SCARs
- Experience creating training materials for all organizational levels
- Bachelor's degree in operations management or related field
