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**Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

2 months ago


Merritt Island, Florida, United States Blue Origin Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to join our Avionics Assembly team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our Avionics Fabrication Team, ensuring the highest quality and efficiency in our manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement resource plans and profiles to optimize team performance and productivity.
  • Interface with area managers to prioritize work based on production schedules and organizational goals.
  • Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications.
  • Develop and implement cost reduction processes and efficiency improvement measures.
  • Implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
  • Work with engineering to document and standardize production processes.
  • Collaborate with engineering to develop production-ready manufacturing approaches.
  • Assure continued training and skills development to attract, develop, and retain great people.
  • Setup new production work areas, including layouts, tooling, and equipment setup.
  • Assist with transition from development to production by working alongside engineering to successfully transition the product.
  • Forecasting and developing recovery plans for constraints critical to vehicle delivery schedules.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
  • Responsible for forging a vision of a better future, strategizing on Blue Origin's direction, and motivating your team to achieve Blue Origin's overarching objectives.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a direct manufacturing position, working on aerospace programs or production lines heavily involving a range of manufacturing methods and techniques, in both leadership and hands-on roles.
  • Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.
  • Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
  • Minimum of 5 years with harsh environment cable harness assemblies including power, signal, fiber optic, and high data rate cables.
  • Demonstrates understanding and is able to apply continuous improvement terminology/tools: LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma principles/DFSS/Lean design principles, Value Stream, and Kaizen.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in aerospace avionics/harnessing or related fields.
  • Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
  • Extremely customer-focused with strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • Demonstrates understanding and is able to apply continuous improvement terminology/tools: LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma principles/DFSS/Lean design principles, Value Stream, and Kaizen.
  • 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 Qualifications

  • Strong background with respect to 5s and Six Sigma programs.
  • Proficiency with resource-loaded schedules using Primavera (P6), Open Plan, MS Project, or other software.
  • Experienced in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment.
  • Familiar with existing applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD.
  • Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
  • Knowledge of avionics fabrication and installation processes.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work in small, restricted areas.
  • Lift and carry 50 lbs.
  • Ability to successfully pass vision test (not color blind, 20/20 vision or corrected to 20/20).
  • Work off-shift, extended hours, overtime, and weekends if/when necessary.