Shift Leader - Lunar Ops and Manufacturing Verified today
Role Overview
Blue Origin Operations seeks a Shift Leader for Manufacturing Ops and Assembly to oversee aerospace component production processes. You will lead teams in achieving operational excellence while collaborating across engineering, quality, and supply chain to enhance manufacturing operations.
Shift: C-shift
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and optimize manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency and quality
- Develop and execute production plans to meet delivery schedules
- Mentor manufacturing teams, providing guidance and fostering a positive work environment
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to address manufacturing challenges
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and metrics
- Monitor production performance and provide regular updates to senior management
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards
- Manage budget and resource allocation for manufacturing activities
- Support new product introductions and scale up production capabilities
- Oversee fabrication and assembly of structural components, ensuring adherence to specifications and quality standards
- Implement advanced manufacturing techniques and materials to enhance structural performance and reduce costs
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience managing a team within a manufacturing or aerospace environment
- 5+ years of experience as an individual contributor within a manufacturing or aerospace environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with teams and stakeholders
- Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decision-making and operational improvements
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and comfortable working at heights (work stands, ladders, lifts) and/or in confined spaces
- Proficiency in digital tools, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry certification, trade school training, or degree in related field
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or other relevant field
- Experience working on fluid systems with applied chemistry fundamentals
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies and tools (e.g., CAD software, ERP systems)
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance in aerospace manufacturing
- Proven track record of successful team leadership and project management
- Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and practices
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification
- Willingness to work overtime
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or equivalent experience
Employment Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background check required for all positions. Additional background checks may be required depending on role requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for all regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance-based bonuses and benefits (subject to eligibility and company discretion)