Shift Lead Payload Accommodation - A Shift

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The A-Shift Shift Leader for Payload Accommodations Vertical and Clean Integration is responsible for leading a fast-paced, rate-driven manufacturing environment during second shift operations. This role ensures execution across cost, quality, schedule, and safety while supporting increasing production demands and workforce growth. The shift leader will oversee payload integration activities within clean environments and vertical build operations, leading a multifunctional team to drive performance to meet program objectives.

Requirements

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
Experience with clean room operations or cleanroom protocol adherence

Nice To Haves

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
Experience in payload integration, satellite components, or sensitive equipment handling
Previous experience leading evening/night shift operations

Responsibilities

Lead A-shift production operations in Payload Accommodations and Clean Integration work centers
Ensure adherence to cost, quality, schedule, and safety (CQSS) targets during evening operations
Supervise and support a team of production employees, ensuring proper staffing and coverage for A-shift
Coordinate across multifunctional teams (engineering, quality, supply chain, planning) to resolve issues and maintain flow during shift transitions
Drive on-time delivery across multiple shipsets in payload integration and vertical 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, particularly in clean room environments
Ensure payload integration quality standards are met and reduce defects/rework
Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new B-shift employees as production ramps
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce cost
Communicate status, risks, and recovery plans to leadership and A-shift counterparts
Maintain strict clean room protocols and procedures for payload integration activities