Blue Origin
NewGlennSecondStageOperationsManager
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“New Glenn Second Stage Operations Manager at Blue Origin. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, Leadership. Supervise personnel working GS2 Final Integration and Test in day-to-day operations with emphasis on Safety. Guide teammates and ensure that each person has everything vital to safely succeed”
Industry & Context.
Work wherever, whenever, however best to help your team succeed. This will include extended hours and weekends and all shifts when vital., Occasional remote work and/or flexible schedule is available when possible., 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., Blue’s Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, 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 10, 001 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., Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience as a “front line” leader, working directly with individual contributors in various roles, Clear understanding of production versus development environments, Work collaboratively with teams of skills, fields, and background, Work effectively with a work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with constantly evolving roles and responsibilities, Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately - in writing, in person, and via video calls, digital literacy, Work wherever, whenever, however best to help your team succeed. This will include extended hours and weekends and all shifts when vital.
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Management, Business, etc. ) or equivalent directly related years of professional experience, Proficiency in interpreting engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures, Exceptional organizational, analytical, and coordination skills, Continuous improvement mentality. Our job is never we are always refining and improving, Curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it, Lean certification, Experience in new product introduction, Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment, Experience in Aerospace/Launch vehicles, Experience in assembly, integration, and handling of large products, Experience in integrating systems, pneumatics, fluids, electrical etc.
What You'll Do.
Supervise personnel working GS2 Final Integration and Test in day-to-day operations with emphasis on Safety
Guide teammates and ensure that each person has everything vital to safely succeed
Champion continued learning and growth to attract
and retain phenomenal people
Conduct regular check-ins to ensure team member performance
Author job descriptions
and conduct interviews. Make hiring recommendations
Develop and implement process
and continuous safety improvements
Responsible for prioritizing and establishment of Work Center assignments
overtime assignments and back-up for absent employees
Maintain all shop programs including Safety
Clean as you go programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate additional teammates such as manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, production controllers, schedulers, etc.; Work collaboratively with teams of skills, fields, and background; Work effectively with a work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with constantly evolving roles and responsibilities; We all fly together!
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately - in writing, in person, and via video calls, digital literacy
Full Job Description
Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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 part of a hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will build human-rated orbital launch vehicles. In this role, you will directly lead and supervise technicians and coordinate additional teammates such as manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, production controllers, schedulers, etc. You will have ultimate and full responsibility for guiding your crew with the assembly and test of the GS2 Upper Stage Vehicle. On our team, we are resilient, agile, committed to overcoming obstacles, reliable, professional, growing, ingenious, collaborative, tenacious, and diligent. 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! If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel at integrating and coordinating multi-functional teams of individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies and methodologies continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you. ## **Responsibilities:** * Supervise personnel working GS2 Final Integration and Test in day-to-day operations wit
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