Shift Leader B Shift

Position Specific Details

• Lead technicians/operators in day-to-day mission, test, and/or launch operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule.
• Plan, assign, and monitor work (shift coverage, work center assignments, overtime, and backup coverage).
• Mentor manufacturing teams, providing guidance and fostering a positive work environment, encouraging teamwork and openness, and sharing information to foster unity.
• Ensure work is performed per approved procedures, work instructions, drawings, and safety/quality requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to address manufacturing challenges, balancing day-to-day activities with strategic planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and metrics.
• Monitor production performance and provide regular updates to senior management, demonstrating sound judgment and understanding the impact of team actions on business drivers and adapting to industry changes.
• Conduct regular performance check-ins and reviews; coach, develop, and mentor team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards, and take initiative on opportunities and challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.
• Support new product introductions and scale up production capabilities.
• Evaluate inputs and criteria to make informed decisions with a focus on decision quality.
• Maintain clean, organized, compliant work areas (e.g., 5S, “clean as you go,” tool/FOD control).

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing a team within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• 5+ years of experience as an individual contributor within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decision-making and operational improvements.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and comfortable working at heights (work stands, ladders, lifts) and/or in confined spaces.
• Proficiency in digital tools, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation (procedures, work instructions, drawings, schematics, manuals).
• Willing and able to support non-standard hours (nights, weekends, and holidays, work in field/industrial environments, and travel occasionally to other Blue Origin sites or payload processing locations).
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in related field.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or other relevant field.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies and tools (e.g., CAD software, ERP systems).
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in aerospace manufacturing.
• Proven track record of successful team leadership and project management.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, Military, or equivalent experience.
• Have a Top Secret clearance.