Lunar Ops & Manufacturing Shift Lead

Frontdoor Defense; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Shift Leader for Lunar Ops & Manufacturing to oversee aerospace component production and assembly across multiple shifts at the Space Coast facility in Florida.

The role focuses on leading teams to achieve operational excellence, coordinating with engineering, quality, and supply chain to meet delivery targets, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

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 effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decision-making and operational improvements.
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

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, encouraging teamwork and openness, and sharing information to foster unity.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to address manufacturing challenges, balancing day-to-day activities with strategic planning. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and metrics.
• Monitor production performance and provide regular updates to senior management, demonstrating sound judgment and understanding the impact of team actions on business drivers and adapting to industry changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards, and take initiative on opportunities and challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.
• Manage budget and resource allocation for manufacturing activities.
• Support new product introductions and scale up production capabilities.
• Evaluate inputs and criteria to make informed decisions with a focus on decision quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication

MS Office

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/aerospace

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Shift Leader for Lunar Ops & Manufacturing to oversee aerospace component production and assembly across multiple shifts at the Space Coast facility in Florida.

The role focuses on leading teams to achieve operational excellence, coordinating with engineering, quality, and supply chain to meet delivery targets, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining high safety and quality standards.