Blue Origin

Sr.Manager-TransportationOperations

Merritt Island, Florida, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sr. Manager - Transportation Operations at Blue Origin. Skills: transportation operations, crane operations, personnel management, stakeholder management, budget planning and execution, continuous improvement. manage critical launch vehicle operations to include transportation, recovery and logistics. managing all aspects of a team of passionate and accomplished engineers and technicians collaborating directly with Launch Operations to meet launch cadence”

What You'll Achieve.

meet launch cadence; reducing risk of potential injuries and accidents; implementing continuous improvement to improve processes, methods and practices

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

problem solvers

Eligibility Requirements

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

background managing transport operations of critical flight hardware and oversized loads including personnel management to support all transport operations, Experience with range safety and technical documents to comply with AFSPCMAN 91-710, 5+ years as a manager of a technical team, project management, and team leadership, 8+ years of engineering drawings/sketches and can ensure that loads, loading methods, load securing and load transport comply with plan, Demonstrated effectiveness in conflict-resolution and an ability to bring a group to a decision, Demonstrated leadership in establishing a high performing safety culture, Demonstrated effectiveness in setting high standards of performance and holding teams accountable to include implementing continuous improvement to improve processes, methods and practices

What You'll Do.

manage critical launch vehicle operations to include transportation

recovery and logistics

managing all aspects of a team of passionate and accomplished engineers and technicians collaborating directly with Launch Operations to meet launch cadence

maximize the team’s impact on all aspects of handling Vehicle stages

and critical crane lift operations supporting New Glenn Missions

manage and coordinate transport operations

professional development of both transport and crane technicians and supporting leadership

Demonstrate a safety oriented approach to transportation and crane operations

reducing risk of potential injuries and accidents

Coordinate planning of personnel and transportation equipment that ensures operational execution to include resource risks assessments

equipment and rigging needs

and team scheduling across cranes and operators

direct and support assembly

and set and configure Modular Trailers and SPMT (Sheuerle

KAMAG) in any configuration required for Stage Transportation between Blue Origin facilities

Performs pre-mission dry runs to ensure functionality and operational readiness of transportation equipment and personnel

and labor budget planning and execution

Work directly with engineers to plan and execute transportation operations

ground support equipment (GSE) functionality

and periodic maintenance of lifting tools and associated support equipment

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies including but not limited to interviewing

planning and directing work

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborating directly with Launch Operations to meet launch cadence; collaboration with internal and external teams to manage and coordinate transport operations; promoting teamwork

Process & Methodology

project management

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. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety and operational excellence. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. We are seeking a hardworking and safety-oriented individual to lead our Transport team to manage critical launch vehicle operations to include transportation, recovery and logistics. As Sr. Manager, Vehicle Transport Operations, you will be directly managing all aspects of a team of passionate and accomplished engineers and technicians collaborating directly with Launch Operations to meet launch cadence. You will maximize the team’s impact on all aspects of handling Vehicle stages, transport tooling, and critical crane lift operations supporting New Glenn Missions. This role requires collaboration with internal and external teams to manage and coordinate transport operations. This role is also responsible for the professional development of both transport and crane technicians and supporting leadership. This position will directly impact the history of space e

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