Are you ready to build Americas clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.
Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as One of the Best Inventions of 2023 for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a Top Climate Tech Company to Watch. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.
Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, its a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the companys history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.
Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading – youve come to the right place.
We are looking for a professional Production Planner to support the planning of our full-scale production lines used in our multi-day energy storage batteries. This role will focus on usage of production materials to ensure optimal levels that meet program objectives. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of technicians, operation leaders, engineers, and maintenance/facilities stakeholders to enable a lean build plan for our products. Leveraging insights from technical documents, resource planning tools, supply chain purchases, and program schedules, you will ensure deliverables are met and positively impact our mission to decarbonize the grid.
This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV. Relocation assistance is available.
Develop production workflow for multiple products and/or production lines
Determine labor, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand.
Coordinate production operations in accordance with material, labor, and equipment availability
Dive deep into the program plan looking at the big picture and breaking that information down into manageable tasks for the team based on the available resources.
Address issues when they arise ensuring smooth and cost-efficient flow of production operations
Monitor and adjust production schedules to ensure production deadlines are met
Promptly inform relevant stakeholders of changes to current or planned production schedules and recommending viable solutions to obstacles
This role will support planning for product variations as we scale into mass production and will involve coordinating closely with mass production and new product development teams. This role will transition into mass production planning.
Degree in supply chain management, manufacturing engineering or similar field
3+ years of industry experience with infrastructure for small volume manufacturing assembly lines, preferably in a high product variation or start-up environment
Strong knowledge of material resource planning (MRP)
Strong analytical and problem solving skills as well as high attention-to-detail
Strong communication skills both within the team and with external stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft, Google, and other software packages
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is a plus
Proficiency in Oracle is a plus
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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energys 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 familys 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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.