Shift Leader - A Shift

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) match

Education Support Program

Zusammenfassung

Blue Origin on Merritt Island, FL, is seeking a shift leader to direct a team of precision cleaning technicians in daily operations. You will set directions, hire and train staff, optimize schedules, and drive continuous improvement in chemical processing and safety programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, data-driven performance reviews, and collaboration with manufacturing teams to meet customer expectations and program goals in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• 3+ years' experience in precision cleaning/field operations.
• Root cause and corrective action analysis experience.
• Advanced computer skills: ERP/MRP, scheduling software (MS Project, P6), SQL/Python, Microsoft Office, Generative AI.
• Utilize KPIs to improve performance.
• Strong communication skills with heavy customer focus.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Understanding of production vs development environments.
• Familiar with precision cleaning processes such as gross cleaning, verification, field cleaning.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced team.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights; overtime as needed.

Aufgaben

• Shift leader for precision cleaning technician personnel in day-to-day operations
• Execute and make informed schedule decisions referencing tradeoff and capacity analyses
• Review and create metric tools to gauge technician performance and schedule adherence
• Conduct data-driven performance reviews
• Responsible for establishing workstation assignments, employee training, overtime assignments and back-up for absent employees
• Maintain and communicate precision cleaning facility schedule status to ensure meeting customer expectations
• Provide first level escalation support to employees regarding HR issues
• Identifying Continuous Improvement opportunities and implementing change to improve process, reduce cycle and setup times
• Maintain all precision cleaning facility programs. These programs include 5S, Lean, Cleaning and Safety
• Ensure all team members follow work instructions, quality requirements, chemical handling procedures, and EHS compliance
• Ensure accurate chemical processing technician staff data recording
• Provide continued training and skills development for team members, and mentor early career team members
• Ensure start-up readiness for production including chemical bath preparation and monitoring
• Maintain precision cleaning facility organization, safety, and cleanliness
• Support design for manufacturing and provide job planning estimates
• Ability to perform interviews, evaluate talent and provide hiring recommendations
• Safely work within a chemical processing environment with hazardous materials
• Regular expectation of working overtime aligned with department needs

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Precision cleaning

ERP/MRP

Scheduling tools

SQL/Python

MS Office

Generative AI

KPIs

Communication

CI mindset

Tools

MS Project

P6

SQL

Python

Jobbeschreibung

life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), stock options

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 the shift leader of a team of precision cleaning technicians, you will set technical directions, build team members to support current and future program needs, be responsible for employee life cycle including hiring, performance management, training and providing tools for career development. You will help to improve technical processes, best practices, and tool development around focused areas of chemical corrosion processing, equipment operation, and hardware development cycles.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Shift leader for precision cleaning technician personnel in day-to-day operations
• Execute and make informed schedule decisions referencing tradeoff and capacity analyses
• Review and create metric tools to gauge technician performance and schedule adherence
• Conduct data-driven performance reviews
• Responsible for establishing workstation assignments, employee training, overtime assignments and back-up for absent employees
• Maintain and communicate precision cleaning facility schedule status to ensure meeting customer expectations
• Provide first level escalation support to employees regarding HR issues (employee relations, worker's compensation, disciplinary actions, timecards, PTO requests)
• Identifying Continuous Improvement opportunities and implementing change to improve process, reduce cycle and setup times
• Maintain all precision cleaning facility programs. These programs include 5S, Lean, Cleaning and Safety
• Ensure all team members follow work instructions, quality requirements, chemical handling procedures, and EHS compliance
• Ensure accurate chemical processing technician staff data recording. Namely clock-in/clock-out activities
• Provide continued training and skills development for team members, and mentor early career team members
• Ensure start-up readiness for production including chemical bath preparation and monitoring
• Maintain precision cleaning facility organization, safety, and cleanliness
• Support design for manufacturing and provide job planning estimates
• Ability to perform interviews, evaluate talent and provide hiring recommendations
• Safely work within a chemical processing environment with hazardous materials
• Regular expectation of working overtime aligned with department needs

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of leadership experience
• 3+ years' experience in precision cleaning/field operations
• Root cause and corrective action analysis experience
• Advanced computer skills such as ERP/MRP, scheduling software (MS Project, P6, etc.), SQL/Python, Microsoft Office Suite, Generative AI, etc.
• Utilize KPIs to take action that improves performance
• Strong communication skills with heavy customer focus
• Must have a continuous improvement mindset
• Clear understanding of production versus development environments
• Familiarity with precision cleaning processes such as gross cleaning, verification, field cleaning operations, and industry specifics
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
• Climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas
• Work at heights on work stands and in lifts.
• Perform repetitive work
• Must be able to set a high hiring bar while evaluating and hiring top talent

Desired:

• Experience with gross cleaning, precision cleaning, confined space, equipment maintenance, hydro testing, field cleaning procedures
• Knowledge of hazardous material handling and EHS regulations
• Overhead crane operation and rigging for large aerospace components
• Tooling and fixture design
• 5S, Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen experience
• Knowledge of installation and assembly tolerances
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware

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

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