Shift Lead, Aerospace Production & Team Leadership

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a hands-on production operations supervisor to lead a cross-functional team assembling large aerospace primary structures. You will oversee planning, scheduling, demands, assembly, and operations, driving continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and safety.

You will work with technicians, manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, and schedulers to orchestrate the crew and deliver 1st and 2nd stage fuel tanks.

Qualifications

• Requires front line leadership experience and ability to lead direct contributors in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills across written, verbal, and video calls.
• Digital literacy and adaptability to evolving roles and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing team assembling aerospace primary structures.
• Coordinate and support technicians, engineers, and production staff to meet schedules.
• Drive process, efficiency, and safety improvements across production operations.
• Prioritize work based on production schedules and organizational goals.
• Create job descriptions, screen candidates, and participate in interviewing and hiring decisions.

Skills

Front line leadership

Team leadership

Clear communication

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Management/Business

Equivalent related experience

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a hands-on production operations supervisor to lead a cross-functional team assembling large aerospace primary structures. You will oversee planning, scheduling, demands, assembly, and operations, driving continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and safety.

You will work with technicians, manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, and schedulers to orchestrate the crew and deliver 1st and 2nd stage fuel tanks.