Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the worlds leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.
You will manage the team responsible for the end-to-end supply plan to ensure demand and supply for critical system builds are cohesive with the Integrated Master Schedule and Production Plans that allow the company to meet its objectives. You will be a leader who aligns company stakeholders with targets and objectives using production control, scheduling and planning best practices. You will be the planning subject matter expert and exceptional people leader within a collaborative culture and exhibit transparent communication and innovative solutions for mitigating schedule risk.
- Manage the SPARC Master Schedule for construction and integration
- Create and ensure compliance with all CFS Safety guidelines and policies; correct any unsafe conditions or behaviors while maintaining a clean work environment
- Establish and achieve team KPIs
- Establish pull strategy from the SPARC procurement and planning organizations to deliver systems and components for construction per the defined Master Schedule
- Ensure accuracy of pick orders and record verified information in CFS ERP system
- Optimize and support business processes including master data management, sales and operations planning and MRP
- Manage the master scheduling and planning process for direct materials in support of internal customer requirements
- Negotiate internally and externally at high levels and with persons of influence
- Provide constant, clear, and timely updates to internal customers
- Hire, develop, mentor, and performance manage the planning and production control teams
- Supervise, evaluate and coach team members
- Develop, monitor, and report supply and production risk mitigation strategies
- Bachelors Degree preferably in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field
- Masters Degree is a plus
- Certifications preferred: A.P.P., C.P.M., CPSM, CSCP, CPIM
- 10+ years experience in Planning or Supply Chain
- 5+ years experience in advanced ERP functionality
- 5+ years experience managing multiple levels of staff
- Experience in manufacturing environment
- Experience in a start-up or high growth environment
- Proven experience in establishing new or managing improvements to business processes
- SQL / database query languages
- Exceptional understanding of ERP & MRP functionality, logic and applications
- Demonstrable experience/understanding of Master Scheduling best practices
- Robust understanding of sales, inventory, and operations planning processes (SIOP, S&OP, IPT or other)
- Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed
- Ability to lead and mentor individuals at all levels
- Strong computer skills with MS office and G-Suite applications
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Resiliency – ability to lead, negotiate and inspire teams to work positively under moments of ambiguity and stress
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as stopping, typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
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CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.
At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.