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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.
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.
Position Specific Details:- Shift: B, C, D
- Location: Space Coast, FL
- Relocation: Available: Yes
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 StatementDon'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.
Benefits- 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.
