Production Supervisor , Space Simulation Lab Amazon Leo

Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast reliable internet to customers and communities around the world and weve designed the system with the capacity flexibility and performance to serve a wide range of customers from individual households to schools hospitals businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Leo is seeking a Production Supervisor to join the Space Hardware and Environmental Test team. This role will report to the Value Stream Leader and work closely with them to supervise a technician team that manufactures and tests space hardware. The individual will have strong leadership skills and be required to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment where communication and organization will be critical. This position will also utilize a variety of analytical tools as well as aid in creating a variety of laboratory procedures which they will help to draft and maintain. This will require supervisory duties as well as working as an operator in the manufacturing facility.

Working Hours: Back Half Night Shift: Wednesday - Saturday 5:00 PM- 3:30 AM

Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities

Lead a team of technicians focused on environmental testing of space hardware in production with a focus on engagement and support of the operations team
Work with Manager to plan and coordinate daily tasks for technicians and activities of all operations with an ability to adapt to changing schedules and other dynamic priorities.
Work cross-functionally with management facilities and supply chain to maintain operations
Report out operational metrics including staffing and resource utilization
Author maintain and train others to all relevant process documentation including Assembly Inspection In-process testing and Environmental Testing.
Review and approve rework to ensure accuracy and enforce traceability.
Apply process improvement activities on a regular basis with a focus on lean principles
Comply with all Company Policies including Health Safety and Environmental Regulations Personal Protective Equipment Requirements and Standard Operating Procedures.


Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates 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.

A day in the life
A day in the life

70% - On the shop floor working directly with technicians to support and keep operations running smoothly (Assembly and Environmental Test Processes) This is the focus of the position
15% - Meeting settings working with technicians on career advancement interviewing new candidates reporting out metrics creating and developing plans for improving operational efficiency
15% - Administrative tasks updating status trackers reports dashboards etc.

About the team
This is a fast-paced intellectually challenging position and youll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. Youll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

- Experience in a fast-paced automated industrial logistics production or manufacturing environment
- 3 years of management experience
- 1 years in a clean room environment

- Bachelors degree in Business Economics Statistics Engineering or a related field
- Experience in product validation (Shock/Drop cycle testing environmental testing)
- Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Experience in resolving conflicts and set appropriate expectations with customers
- Experience working in a fast-paced team environment
- Experience handling administrative details independently while exercising good judgment in keeping team members adequately informed

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA REDMOND - 100000.00 - 150000.00 USD annually