Shift Leader - Production

Blue Origin; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education support

Stock options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Blue Origin, Grandview, MO, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead flight battery hardware production on multiple lines. You will manage a production team, ensure safety protocols for high voltage and lithium-ion systems, and drive on-time build plan execution while maintaining quality records.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, optimizing throughput, and coordinating with engineering and quality to resolve issues and implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in manufacturing/operations or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years in production, assembly, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading or directing the work of others.
• Experience working to controlled work instructions and maintaining quality records.
• MRP/ERP/Outlook proficiency for schedule, shortage, and inventory analysis.
• Designated shift with extended hours and floor-based physical demands.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by U.S. export control regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a production team with assignments, coverage, cross-training, overtime, attendance, timecards, and certification currency.
• Assist in hiring, coaching, and managing performance; partner with HR on employee relations and conflict management, and with EHS on ergonomics and restricted duty.
• Own daily execution of the build plan—production board, throughput to rate, labor efficiency, and blocker escalation.
• Own quality and workmanship—released work instructions, records and buyoffs, yield and defect trends, and corrective action to closure; exercise stop-work authority.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality on stoppages, nonconformances, rework, and work instruction accuracy; communicate changes and train the team; support audits.
• Own floor safety and compliance—high voltage, stored energy, lithium-ion, ESD, lockout/tagout, PPE, hazardous material and battery waste; investigate incidents and lead first response to battery events.
• Run daily Gemba and shift handoff; lead continuous improvement—5S, standard work, layout, cycle time; support business reviews with metrics and recovery plans; manage controllable costs and support new product introduction.

Skills

People leadership

Production operations

Quality records

ERP/MRP proficiency

Education

Degree in related field (manufacturing/ops)

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

Production Supervisor

Production | Blue Batteries | Grandview, MO (Spear)

Location

Grandview, MO (Spear)

Organization

Blue Batteries

Reports To

Operations Manager

Travel

Up to 5%

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an Production Supervisor to lead production of flight battery hardware for varies production lines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop a production team - assignments, coverage, cross-training, overtime, attendance, timecards, and certification currency.
• Assist in hiring, coaching, and managing performance; partner with HR on employee relations and conflict management, and with EHS on ergonomics and restricted duty.
• Own daily execution of the build plan - production board, throughput to rate, labor efficiency, and blocker escalation
• Own quality and workmanship - released work instructions, records and buyoffs complete before hardware moves, yield and defect trends, and corrective action to closure. Exercise stop-work authority and lead containment of quality escapes.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality on stoppages, nonconformances, rework, and work instruction accuracy; communicate configuration changes and train the team; support audits.
• Own floor safety and compliance - high voltage, stored energy, lithium-ion, ESD, lockout/tagout, PPE, hazardous material and battery waste, FOD, housekeeping, and export control; investigate incidents and near misses; lead first response to battery events as area emergency response lead.
• Run daily Gemba and shift handoff; lead continuous improvement - 5S, standard work, layout, and cycle time; support business reviews with metrics and recovery plans; manage controllable costs and support new product introduction and rate increases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in a related field - manufacturing, operations - or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Three or more years in production, assembly, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading or directing the work of others.
• Experience working to controlled work instructions and maintaining quality records.
• MRP, ERP, Outlook (excel, word, email) proficiency for schedule, shortage, and inventory analysis.
• Designated shift with occasional extended hours and floor-based physical demands.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by U.S. export control regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supervising battery, high-voltage, or electromechanical assembly.
• Experience in an AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent controlled quality environment.
• Formal continuous improvement training - Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience planning or scheduling in an MRP environment, including
• Experience supporting rate sustainment, a rate increase, or a new line startup.
• Experience with electronic work order execution, travelers, and buyoffs.

EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or 1158.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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 Affine? Please contact us [e-mail]. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.