Production Supervisor

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will play a critical role in ensuring efficient production processes, upholding safety and quality standards, and leading a diverse team of production workers. This individual will exemplify strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and has experience in a manufacturing environment.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

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! 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Carry out safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.
• Supervise a team of electro-mechanical and mechanical technicians.
• Establish and maintain a flexible, cross-trained workforce to support operational timely completion requirements.
• Coordinate with upstream functions to ensure a sufficient backlog of jobs to maintain cell efficiency.
• Provide feedback to leadership and engineering teams for process improvements.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to ensure optimal staffing levels and address workforce gaps.
• Supervise technician workmanship certifications and schedule vital training with internal and external trainers.
• Advise Human Resources and Production Manager on corrective actions, conduct employee counseling sessions for non-compliance issues.
• Ensure on-the-job training for direct employees and contract workers.
• Monitor tool calibration and collaborate with the quality team to ensure schedules meet build needs.
• Participate in daily IPT meetings and Gemba walks.
• Apply the IFS ERP system to access production-related data, such as the Shop Floor Workbench, Shop Order, Inventory Part/Part in Stock, and Doc Revision.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead all aspects of accurate storage and handling of materials and finished goods.
• Perform other crucial duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, or a related field preferred.

• 5+ years of validated expertise in a supervisory role within a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning software.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion

• 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.

 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $42.55-$59.57

Other site ranges may differ