Director Production Planning & Control

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  Director, Production Planning & Control to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.  This role will report to  the Vice President, Supply Chain and will be based in  San Jose, California or Newark, Delaware.  This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.  

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of short-medium and long-term production plans aligned with customer demand and business objectives.
• Oversee master production scheduling and ensure production plans are achievable based on capacity, materials, labor, and equipment availability.
• Establish planning processes that effectively balance demand, capacity, inventory, service levels, and manufacturing costs.
• Identify capacity constraints and develop mitigation plans to address bottlenecks, resource limitations and changing demand.
• Ensure production schedules are optimized to maximize throughput, minimize downtime, and improve on-time delivery.
• Develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing supply chain team.
• Prepare and manage department budgets and support strategic planning initiatives.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, or Engineering
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive supply chain experience
• Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory management, demand planning and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle) and advanced planning software.
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams and complex supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical, financial, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communications, leadership and organizational abilities.

• Comfortable initiating productive discussions in a conflict-adverse environment
• Must be self-motivated with high energy level and a strong work ethic

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.  

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits. 

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience. 

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