Supervisor, Production Warehousing
Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!
In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.
Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven 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 - you’ve come to the right place.
Role Description
Form Energy is hiring a Supervisor to develop and lead our production warehousing operation. Reporting into our Manager of Production Warehousing, you will be part of our Production Warehousing team and will contribute to the ground up build of all physical material flows in collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!
Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do:
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of production warehousing associates in our Weirton, WV location. Be a proactive culture champion that creates a uniform, positive employee experience across all shift schedules
Continuously improve inbound receipt flow and the putaway process to maximize space utilization and inventory accuracy.
Manage critical lineside delivery processes to ensure production teams experience zero downtime due to material shortages
Oversee seamless product transfers to and from the main plant and other satellite production locations
Coordinate closely with our process engineering team to develop standard operating procedures, and actively train and mentor your team with the latest process advancements
Track operational KPIs to drive month-over-month productivity improvements and consistently report out to leadership on a monthly basis
Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols and quality control standards to maintain a secure, zero-incident overnight work environment
What you'll bring:
5+ years of progressive experience in fast-paced distribution or warehousing operations
Demonstrated experience in leading warehousing/distribution operations and a proven track record as a people leader who can build, coach, and retain high-performing teams
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or equivalent relevant experience
Strong working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, and modern inventory control protocols
Familiarity with Lean methodology (e.g., 5S, Kanban) and a data-driven approach to solving logistical bottlenecks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively bridge operations across engineering, supply chain, and production departments
Where you'll work:
This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV-an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.
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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s 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 family’s 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 America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.
If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [email protected]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.
Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.