Site Leader, Extended Sites – Multi-Site Ops & Culture

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 203,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Site Leader for Extended Sites to standardize operations, cultivate a safe and inclusive culture, and maintain strong community relations across multiple locations. You will oversee site standards, security, and space utilization while driving scalable plays and playbooks in partnership with enterprise leaders.

The role requires 10+ years in multi-site leadership, strong cross-functional collaboration, and up to 75% travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or multi-site management environments.
• Experience developing and managing annual operating plans, budgets and employee engagement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to build and implement scalable standards and processes across multiple locations.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills — this role succeeds through partnerships, not direct control.
• Excellent stakeholder management and community relations experience.
• Strong employee relations, people leadership, and communication skills — including public speaking for diverse audiences.
• Track record of successful employee engagement programs.
• Ability to travel regularly across sites in scope - up to 75% travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site appearance, maintenance, and safety standards across all sites in scope.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for site conditions and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with facilities management to address infrastructure needs and improvements.
• Ensure site security protocols are consistently followed across all locations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to determine and communicate site restrictions, closure and reopening status related to operations, product testing, or weather-related incidents.
• Determine site space utilization including office-space planning, production, material movement, and storage requirements.
• Ensure proper management of facility tours and dignitary visits.
• Partner with peer site leaders and enterprise functions to develop, document, and implement consistent site operating standards and playbooks.
• Serve as a feedback loop between smaller/emerging sites and enterprise leadership — surfacing local needs that inform broader site strategy.
• Support the onboarding and setup of new site locations as Blue Origin expands its footprint.
• Participate in operational reviews including safety meetings, internal and external audits across all sites in scope.
• Drive a safety culture through onboarding and other communication channels.
• In partnership with engagement teams, take ownership of site-wide engagement initiatives to foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Maintain regular communication channels to inform and engage employees across all sites.
• Champion company values and ensure alignment between corporate vision and local site execution.
• In partnership with sales and marketing, represent Blue Origin with local government officials and community organizations across all sites in scope.
• Represent Blue Origin at local events, industry forums, and community engagements.
• Collaborate on public relations matters specific to each site's local context.
• Coordinate preparation and communication of monthly site operational results to product line and business leaders.
• Drive tight cross-functional collaboration across Facilities, EHS, Production, Business Leaders, Security, and engagement teams.
• Escalate unresolved site-level issues to enterprise leadership as appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Multi-site management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Engagement programs

Travel readiness

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Site Leader for Extended Sites to standardize operations, cultivate a safe and inclusive culture, and maintain strong community relations across multiple locations. You will oversee site standards, security, and space utilization while driving scalable plays and playbooks in partnership with enterprise leaders.

The role requires 10+ years in multi-site leadership, strong cross-functional collaboration, and up to 75% travel.