Manufacturing Manager – Fuel Cell Module Assembly

FuelCell Energy

Manufacturing Manager overseeing fuel cell module production in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Directly manages Shift Supervisors to achieve production targets and quality standards.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeTorrington • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Manufacturing Manager, Fuel Cell Module Assembly is a critical operational leadership role responsible for module production in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
This individual directly manages all Shift Supervisors across day, evening, and night shifts and is accountable for meeting production targets, controlling production costs, and maintaining rigorous quality standards throughout the final assembly process.
The Manufacturing Manager serves as the primary operational bridge between shop floor execution and senior leadership, translating strategic production goals into daily shift-level action.
Own the daily, weekly, and monthly production output plan for fuel cell module final assembly; ensure shift targets and schedule attainment goals are consistently met or exceeded.
Monitor and manage throughput across all assembly stages; primarily focusing on module fabrication and stack integration.
Develop and maintain production capacity models and staffing plans that account for preventative maintenance, shift transitions, and production ramps in a 24/7 operating model.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cycle time, line efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) using structured methodologies (Kaizen, VSM, 5S, PDCA).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a closely related discipline.
7+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
Demonstrated experience managing a manufacturing team.
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding output, cost, and quality targets.
Fluency with manufacturing quality systems: NCR processes, CAP, RCA methodologies (8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why).
Experienced creating and maintaining manufacturing cost reporting and KPI dashboards and presenting them to senior leadership.
Strong working knowledge of production planning tools, ERP/MES systems, and lean manufacturing principles.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, coach supervisory staff, and build a positive, accountable culture.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate operations data into clear, concise messaging.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
Attend scheduled EH&S training program.
Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
Recommend improved EH&S practices.
Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.

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Hard Skills & Tools

manufacturing operationsproduction planningquality systemscost reportingKPI dashboardscontinuous improvementcycle time reductionline efficiencyoverall equipment effectivenesspreventative maintenance

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationinfluenceaccountabilityteam managementproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingcollaborationculture building