Supervisor, Final Assembly – Third Shift

FuelCell Energy

Supervisor responsible for running final assembly operations during the third shift in Torrington, CT. Overseeing production staff and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeTorrington • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct responsibility for the Final Assembly 2cnd shift operations including production and the production staff
Ensures accurate record keeping on 2cnd shift, including employee timekeeping and essential production records
Prioritizes production schedules for 2cnd shift, including manpower requirements, product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply
Implements technical changes and process improvements, as needed
Makes budgetary recommendations and is responsible for controlling capital expenditures, expenses and direct/indirect labor cost
Drives production integration and documentation of changes in product/ technology
Identifies, quantifies and implements process improvement opportunities
Participates and may lead integrated product teams focused on promoting product design changes to enhance manufacturing capability
Participates and may lead new product introduction teams and coordinate the commissioning of next generation product lines
Participates and may lead integrated value stream teams focused on sustaining and continuously improving quality
Responsible for preparing financial reviews and cost analyses
Responsible for overall staffing and performance of production operators on 2cnd shift
Contributes to the planning of department capital, salary and overhead
Contributes to the planning of annual business milestones and initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred
HS diploma (or equivalent) and 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree will be considered
Minimum 2 years of experience in a production management role
Experience in a high volume production, automated equipment environment is a plus
Proven ability to work effectively in a fast paced, cross functional, team oriented work environment
Ability to lead a multi-functional product teams a plus
Experience participating in and providing input to a product design review process
Experience with coordinating root cause analysis teams utilizing industry recognized problem solving disciplines and working knowledge of root cause techniques
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
Must be customer-centric to both internal and external customers
Proven ability to manage a team effectively with a strong orientation to developing and growing talent
Working knowledge of Six Sigma and experience leveraging Lean tools strongly desired
Experience with implementation and monitoring of Statistical Process Control systems and ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference strongly desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Must be able and willing to wear required personal protective equipment as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and other PPE as required
Occasional work in a lift truck to heights of up to 30 feet above the ground may be required

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Hard Skills & Tools

Budget ControlStatistical Process ControlRoot Cause AnalysisProduction SchedulingTechnical Change Implementation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCustomer-Centric ApproachTeam OrientationTalent Development