About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
Combining decades of research, top talent and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.
Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.
If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as a Senior Operations Planner
You will plan, schedule, and coordinate the flow of parts and assemblies through the inventory and manufacturing processes at CFS. You will directly support the Production and Supply Chain teams to dynamically resolve root cause material flow issues within the operation. You will validate material readiness and provide direction to work centers in regards to when work orders need to complete to meet the overall production schedule. You will belong to a collaborative culture and exhibit transparent communication and teamwork.
What you'll do:
- Interface between Planning, Production leadership, and Materials Management to align schedules and resources for work order execution
- Identify and resolve root cause problems preventing physical material flow and system transactions, mitigated wasteful downtime
- Maintain a continual presence on the Production floor and proactively resolve constraints
- Release work orders based on ERP signals and initiate kitting of materials with the warehouse team
- Coordinate logistics of material through the factory
- Schedule work order and material flow through shop resources
- Monitor material readiness and work with procurement, planning, and materials management to mitigate downtime due to material shortages
- Manage work center prioritization, expedite critical path items
- Utilize shop floor applications to manage resource workloads
- Maintain work order status reports and balance resources to facilitate high utilization of work centers
- Perform other duties as require
What we’re looking for:
- High School or equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree is a plus
- 7+ Yrs in a Manufacturing Shopfloor or 5+ Yrs in a Production Planning environment
- Experience utilizing shopfloor applications and/or manufacturing execution systems
- Strong understanding of production processes
- General understanding of shop floor applications
- Basic understanding of ERP and MRP systems
- Basic computer skills with MS office or G-Suite applications
- General understanding of quality system functionality
- Have good communication skills and the ability to interact and work effectively with manufacturing and supply chain personnel
Bonus points:
- Start-up or high growth environment
- Experience with resource allocation
- Technician experience is a plus
Essential Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- 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
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- #LI-Onsite
At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless 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.
