Shift Leader - Production

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)

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.

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.