Production Systems Lead III

Blue Origin Personnel, LLC; Florida; Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Company holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Origin is seeking a detail-oriented Operations professional to manage a portfolio of manufacturing and supply chain initiatives. You will track schedules, dependencies, and risk, coordinating cross-functional teams across facilities to ensure on-time delivery and steady improvement.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, strong communication, and collaboration with senior leadership in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Relocation is available for the right candidate.

Formación

• BS in Operations Research, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering degree.
• Strong analytic skill set and a high degree of proficiency in data mining.
• Outstanding with Excel and manual data analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to earn trust and build professional relationships.
• US citizenship or lawful status as required for export-controlled programs.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the portfolio of operations initiatives: schedules, dependencies, status, and escalations.
• Run risk and opportunity management: identify gaps, delays, and budget constraints.
• Coordinate crisis response: assemble team, set cadence, track recovery actions.
• Lead improvement efforts and cross-site work transfers.
• Maintain integrated project plans and provide focal support to senior staff.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Self-starter

Risk management

Educación

BS in Operations Research, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering degree

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space communications and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable manufacturing. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for managing various technical projects for New Glenn Operations. Provide project and risk discipline for the team . Track cross-functional initiatives, surfaces risks early, and leads the response when something breaks. This is a hands‑on position that requires effective communication, high judgment, and knowledge of the manufacturing production system. We are seeking a proactive, collaborative individual with excellent analytical ability and project management acuity that can thrive in a fast‑paced environment. This role requires strong attention to detail and a passion for providing more than just the numbers. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Shift: A Shift Monday -Friday (8:00AM-5:00PM)

Relocation: Available

Responsibilities

• Manage the portfolio of operations initiatives: schedules, dependencies, status, and escalations.
• Run the risk and opportunity management process, including resource gaps, schedule delays, and budget constraints.
• Lead or coordinate crisis response: assemble the right people, set the cadence, and track recovery actions.
• Coordinate improvement efforts (for example Sustained Rate Playbook execution) and cross‑site work transfer.
• Track execution of work center relocations planned by Role 8, and the actions that come out of Kaizen workshops.
• Serve as the New Glenn Operations representative in cross‑functional enterprise programs.
• Maintain integrated project plans and a consolidated view of the team’s work for the Senior Manager.
• Provide focal support to L3 teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Operations Research, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering degree
• Strong analytic skill set and a high degree of proficiency in data mining
• Outstanding with Excel and manual data analysis
• Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Self‑Starter
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• 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.

Desired

• Operations Management, MSE and/or MBA
• 3-7 years proven experience working directly with manufacturing in a production environment
• Experience in machine shops and fabrication environments
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing and/or facilities planning
• 3+ years of factory flow and process modeling and simulations experience
• 2+ years of experience leading continuous improvement and value stream mapping events.
• Additive manufacturing experience
• Project Management Certification (PMP)
• Experience transitioning development to production
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Manned space flight production experience
• Strong teaming skills
• Experience with manufacturing organizations, logistics, continuous improvement and/or supply chain
• Hands‑on experience with materials and manufacturing processes

Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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