GSPA - Production Manager Principal

GS2PA - Production Manager Principal

Blue Origin

Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight. 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.

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, comprising Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, including Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As a subject‑matter expert you will contribute significantly to the development of innovative best practices and standards and lead specialized production initiatives, ensuring production schedules, assembly, execution, and quality objectives are met across designated areas.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Desired:

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

Culture Statement:

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations:

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check:

• Required for all positions:
  Blue’s Standard Background Check.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires presence on a military installation.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Drivers operating commercial motor vehicles meeting specified weight or hazardous material transport criteria may require additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for performance bonuses and other compensation at the company’s discretion.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We provide all qualified applicants and employees equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a consistent manner with applicable laws.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation:

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s plans or requiring reasonable accommodation for participation in the application process can contact

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Please note:

The application close date is ongoing until requisition is closed.