Shift Leader - TPSMF - C Shift

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

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!

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!

As part of a hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will build human-rated orbital launch vehicles.

In this role, you will directly lead and supervise technicians and coordinate additional teammates such as manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, production controllers, schedulers, etc. You will have ultimate and full responsibility for guiding your crew with the Manufacturing of TPS products.

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!

If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel at integrating and coordinating multi-functional teams of individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies and methodologies continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you.

- Shifts available:

CShift | Friday - Sunday (5am-5:30pm)

Interviews will include a technical assessment

• Supervise personnel working TPS Manufacturing day-to-day operations with emphasis on Safety, to include scheduling and delegation of work.
• Guide teammates and ensure that each person has everything vital to safely succeed
• Champion continued learning and growth to attract, develop, and retain phenomenal people
• Conduct regular check-ins to ensure team member performance, fulfillment, and growth
• Author job descriptions, screen candidates, and conduct interviews. Make hiring recommendations
• Develop and implement process, efficiency, and continuous safety improvements
• Responsible for prioritizing and establishment of Work Center assignments, employee training, overtime assignments and back-up for absent employees
• Maintain all shop programs including Safety, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Clean as you go programs

• 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.
  
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