Production Controls Sr A Shift

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

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!

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Production Control Team of approx. 8-10 specialists (size of team may vary) including developing resource plans and profiles authoring job descriptions conducting interviews making hiring recommendations assigning tasks and conducting performance reviews. Teams may include both full-time and contract staff.
• Managers must lead and manage the individuals who report to them training and developing them monitoring and guiding their performance and performing day-to-day managerial tasks such as representing the organization at meetings coaching communications planning organization delegation etc.
• Ensure milestones/goals met while adhering to approved budgets.
• Assist the Director of Production Control in budget preparation forecasting and reconciling actuals.
• Effectively collaborate with other departments in order to maintain Production and Launch Operations schedules and material requirements.
• Ensure continued training and skills development for team members and mentor early career team members
• Anticipate potential schedule and personnel risks and generate ideas insight and solutions to resolve or mitigate potential issues followed by decisive action to implement solutions.
• Define system requirements for manufacturing software and work with the development team to iterate and introduce new functionality within Jules platforms and integration with third party systems.

Qualifications:

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• BA or BS degree or equivalent experience with emphasis in supply chain management and/or engineering.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS office and ability to learn new software/programs as opportunities or department needs arise.
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment. Experience with MES and PLM systems a plus.
• Highly effective and professional verbal and written communication skills with team internal customers and suppliers that includes a strong focus on teamwork and internal/external customer satisfaction.
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of skills across large geographic distances
• A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired:

• 10 years experience working on development programs or production lines in both leadership and hands-on roles; experience on aerospace or commercial development programs a plus
• Experience in manufacturing aerospace medical or military environments
• Exhibit & encourage sense of urgency.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and superior follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and primary responsibilities.
• Strong analytical conceptual and negotiation skills.
• Highly energetic and success driven.

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues 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

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only) vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust equality and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal state and local laws including the Washington Fair Chance Act the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights please see here.

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