Workforce Production Planner

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. 

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. 

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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

The Workforce Production Planner will play a critical role in ensuring that our production plans are effectively translated into staffing and recruiting needs. This position is a critical member of the Production Planning team and will be responsible for analyzing production schedules, forecasting labor requirements, and collaborating with Production Management, HR, Recruiting, and Training teams to ensure the timely availability of qualified staff. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of production processes, and the ability to anticipate and respond to changing workforce demands.

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV. Relocation assistance is available.

What you’ll do:

• Analyze production plans and schedules to determine staffing requirements for various shifts and departments within the factory.

• Develop and maintain workforce forecasts based on production goals, seasonal variations, turnover, temporary changes in worker availability due to a leave of absence, and other relevant factors.

• Collaborate with HR and recruiting teams to create and implement staffing strategies that align with production needs.

• Engages with contingent and temporary workforce partners to supplement staffing needs.

• Oversees the management of the temporary staffing agencies relative to performance and leads the order request process to staff temporary workers against plan. 

• Monitor workforce metrics and KPIs to assess staffing levels, productivity, and efficiency.

• Identify potential workforce shortages or surpluses and recommend appropriate actions to address these issues.

• Monitor spend on labor including cost per production hour, over time, contingent/temporary staffing, cost of leaves, etc. 

• Monitors adherence to data integrity and inputs for workforce spend in key tools such as Oracle HCM and ADP in partnership with HR and Finance.

• Supports reporting requirements on grant administration and cost reimbursement programs in partnership with Finance. 

• Coordinate with department managers to understand specific staffing needs and ensure optimal allocation of resources.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of workforce planning activities and staffing levels.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workforce planning processes and overall factory performance.

• Prepare regular reports and presentations on workforce planning metrics and trends for senior management.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience in workforce planning, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in workforce planning tools and software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.