Lead Aerospace Production Supervisor

Blue Origin; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site facility

Domestic travel

Job summary

Blue Origin in Longmont, CO, is seeking a production supervisor to lead a team of electromechanical and mechanical technicians in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient processes in a on-site facility.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, coaching, coordinating with planning, engineering, and supply chain, and driving continuous improvements through Gemba walks and ERP-guided workflows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Associate's degree in a technical field or business-related discipline.
• Experience in space, aerospace, or medical device manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning software.
• Familiarity with Gemba walk methodology and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.
• Supervise a team of electromechanical and mechanical technicians operating in a high-mix, low-volume production environment.
• Establish and maintain a flexible, cross-trained workforce to support accurate completion of production requirements.
• Coordinate with upstream functions (planning, engineering, supply chain) to ensure a sufficient backlog of jobs to maintain cell efficiency.
• Provide feedback to leadership and engineering teams to drive continuous process improvements.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to ensure optimal staffing levels and proactively address workforce gaps.
• Supervise technician workmanship certifications and schedule required training with internal and external trainers.
• Advise Human Resources and the Production Manager on corrective actions; conduct employee counseling sessions to address non-compliance issues.
• Ensure effective on-the-job training for direct employees and contract workers.
• Monitor tool calibration status and collaborate with the Quality team to ensure schedules align with build needs.
• Participate and lead Production-focused Gemba walks.
• Utilize our ERP system to access and manage production related activities.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to resolve quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Lead all aspects of accurate storage and handling of materials and finished goods.
• Perform other duties as required to support production and business needs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

ERP systems

Gemba walks

Leadership

Communication skills

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Job description

Blue Origin in Longmont, CO, is seeking a production supervisor to lead a team of electromechanical and mechanical technicians in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient processes in a on-site facility.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, coaching, coordinating with planning, engineering, and supply chain, and driving continuous improvements through Gemba walks and ERP-guided workflows.