Supervisor, Subscale Build

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 lead our R&D Subscale Build Team. This team is responsible for creating scaled-down batteries from our electrode process teams and delivering consistent production centered around the latest advancements of our internal testing efforts. The team works on scaling, stabilizing, and continuously improving processes to fulfill our internal demand. You will contribute to the creation and evolution of lean manufacturing processes and work closely with technicians to improve quality and reliability. As the supervisor you work cross-functionally in partnership with our R&D, materials, and process engineering 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: - Team Leadership and Development: Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to support and develop a team of 5+ technicians, Manage resourcing schedules and meet the ever changing demand from our internal customers - Production Oversight: Lead the shift production team to ensure all production targets are met efficiently and that team follows all required protocols and standards - Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with engineering, test execution and other operational teams to troubleshoot production challenges, ensure quality and throughput are maintained at a high standard - Be a champion of safety for a growing team and novel processes - Aid in the introduction, scale-up, and continuous improvement of flexible internal R&D processes WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - 5+ years of experience working in an R&D assembly or manufacturing environment - 2+ years with people manager responsibilities - Flexibility and experience in leading teams through operational changes, advocating for continuous improvement, and ensuring all team members are aligned with new work instructions and processes - Capable of managing team resources, supporting cross-functional requests, and facilitating career development and training for team members - St