Production Manager Principal

Blue Origin • Space Coast, FL

23h

About The Position

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! 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. As a subject matter expert (SME), you will contribute significantly to the development of innovative best practices and standards. You will be responsible for advancing techniques, procedures, and criteria essential for the successful release and verification of manufacturing processes. Your role will focus on leading specialized production initiatives, ensuring that production schedules, assembly, execution, and quality objectives are met across designated areas. You will collaborate with various teams such as R&D, engineering, and customer service to achieve safety, efficiency, quality, and profitability goals. At Blue Origin, our mission is to enable millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth. We are committed to creating reusable, safe, and cost-effective space vehicles within a culture driven by safety, collaboration, and inclusivity. As a key contributor to our team, you will play a crucial role in reshaping the New Glenn manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards and advancing our manufacturing processes. You'll establish strategic roadmaps, implement innovative solutions, and ensure our manufacturing areas achieve and maintain production rate targets. Your role will involve managing multiple projects with a focus on visual management across the site, collaborating with teams to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Proven track record of delivering results in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated experience with project management and a background in Lean and Six Sigma.
• Experience in regulatory environments (AS9100).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong facilitation and influencing skills without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a world-class manufacturing facility.
• Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) and support Program Management Reviews (PMR) focused on cost, schedule, and quality.
• Manage product line capital purchases and budget.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure project completion within schedule and budget constraints.
• Drive the development of a factory visual workplace vision and roadmap.
• Ensure project management and manufacturing operations have clear performance metrics.
• Develop and leverage partnerships across organizations.
• Serve as an influencer across the business.
• Coach and mentor a world-class visual management team.
• Develop capacity analysis methodologies to inform project prioritization.
• Lead cross-functional teams in engineering, design, manufacturing, logistics, and other areas to achieve project delivery on time and within budget.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees