Shift Lead - Material Planning

blueorigin; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Stock options

PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking an experienced Material Planning lead to drive procurement, leases, and outsourcing for a major tooling and ground‑support fabrication shop within Operations. You will guide a team of material planners and ensure on‑time delivery of raw materials and equipment to support rapid tooling and prototyping.

This role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 10 years in detail‑oriented materials management or project management.
• Ability to multitask across multiple projects, meetings, and requests.
• U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or eligible status per export controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead Material Planners and mentor the planning team.
• Contribute to material planning processes and best practices.
• Create teambuilding and synergy within the team.
• Manage recordkeeping and internal ticket documentation efforts.

Skills

Material planning

Team leadership

Supply chain management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Coupa

Windchill

Costpoint

Creo

Buyonic

Job description

Application close date:

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.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, fabricators and Project Managers, you will lead all Material Planning efforts. Your team will manage all raw material procurement, leases and rentals of equipment, and outsourcing for a major internal Tooling and Ground Support Equipment Fabrication Shop within Blue Origin. This fast-paced manufacturing environment allows for rewarding deliverables supporting Blue Origin's rapid tooling and prototype needs.

• - Shifts available: A Shift Day 8:00am - 4:30pm
• - Interview will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• - Lead Material Planners
• - Mentor, Guide, and Lead Material Planning Team
• - Contribute to Material Planning processes and best practices
• - Create teambuilding and synergy within the team
• - Manage recordkeeping and internal ticket documentation efforts

Minimum Qualifications

• - Bachelor's Degree
• - 10 years experience in detail-oriented project or material management
• - Ability to multitask across numerous simultaneous projects, meetings, and requests.
• - 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills allowing effective communication with team members, internal customers, and suppliers- Experience with Coupa, Windchill, Costpoint, Creo and Buyonic

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affinity and Disability Accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.