Kaizen Coordinator
This position will work the night shift, 6pm - 6am, Sunday-Tuesday, including alternating Wednesday.
At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream-we’re making it reality.
For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.
We are looking for a Kaizen Coordinator to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Senior Manager of Manufacturing Manager and is based in Fremont, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S methodologies
- Facilitate Kaizen workshops, Gemba walks, and process improvement events on the production floor
- Analyze current-state processes, identify waste, and implement sustainable process improvements
- Implement and sustain 5S standards through daily audits and competitions
- Create and maintain value stream maps to improve material and process flow
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, logistics, and engineering
- Track and report key performance metrics related to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
- Build and assemble parts as needed to support manufacturing operations
- Engage employees at all levels to foster a culture of continuous improvement
Skills and Experience:
- Passion for Continuous Improvement
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in commonly used and specialized software
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in high-paced, changing environments
- 1-2 years of related experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to bend, lift up to 25 lbs, walk, and stand for extended periods of time consecutively
About Bloom Energy
Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. The company's product, the Bloom Energy Server, delivers highly reliable and resilient, always-on electric power that is clean, cost-effective, and ideal for microgrid applications. Bloom's customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. For more information, visit www.bloomenergy.com
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
This position will work the night shift,6pm - 6am, Sunday-Tuesday including alternating Wednesday.
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