Leo Dispenser Shift Leader

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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.

Position Summary:
The Production Supervisor for the Leo Dispenser is responsible for leading a fast-paced, rate-driven manufacturing environment. This role ensures execution across cost, quality, schedule, and safety while supporting increasing production demands and workforce growth. The supervisor will lead a multifunctional team and drive performance to meet program objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead daily production operations in a high-tempo, rate production environment
• Ensure adherence to cost, quality, schedule, and safety (CQSS) targets
• Supervise and support a team of production employees, ensuring proper staffing and coverage
• Coordinate across multifunctional teams (engineering, quality, supply chain, planning) to resolve issues and maintain flow
• Drive on-time delivery across multiple shipsets and tiered build structures
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions to address gaps
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and compliance with all safety requirements
• Ensure product quality standards are met and reduce defects/rework
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees as production ramps
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce cost
• Communicate status, risks, and recovery plans to leadership

Basic Qualifications:
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong understanding of rate production and workflow management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in aerospace or complex assembly manufacturing
• Background leading multifunctional teams
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement principles
• Experience managing tiered production builds or multiple shipsets
• Familiarity with production metrics and performance tracking tools

Key Competencies:
• Leadership and team development
• Operational execution
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Decision-making under pressure
• Continuous improvement mindset

Work Environment:
• Fast-paced production floor environment
• Requires frequent presence on the shop floor
• May support extended hours based on production needs

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

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