Manufacturing Shift Leader - Castings

Blue Origin LLC

Arlington, WA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
1st Level Support, AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, CDL Driver's License, Calibration, Career Counseling, Casting, Communication Skills, Computer Workstations, Continuous Improvement, Disability Accommodations, Disciplinary Action, Employee Relations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Legal, Lost-Wax Casting, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Medical Records, Mentoring, Military, Onboarding, People Management, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Road Tests, Roadway Construction, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Testing, Time Management, Toyota Production System (TPS), Worker's Compensation, Workplace Issues
LOCATION
Arlington, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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 Innovators accelerating and perfecting world-class castings,paving the road to space. We are a mission-driven team of collaborators, action-takers and problem solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety and success. Working as an integral part of a passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will directly impact the future of space flight and ensure the progression of building the road to space through reusable rockets. Through dedication and leadership, your influence will help guide your team to define the future of space flight production. In coordinating all aspects of casting production, you will support various spaceflight programs in the production of engine parts with high-value and impeccable quality and on-time delivery. This position will directly influence the history of space exploration and will require your unwavering commitment and unfaltering focus towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

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!

Responsibilities:

Supervise casting production personnel in day-to-day operations at our Blue Castings site in Arlington WA
Responsible for establishing workstation assignments, employee training, overtime assignments and back-up for absent employees
Maintain shop schedule status to ensure on-time delivery
Provide first level escalation support to employees regarding HR issues (employee relations, worker's compensation, disciplinary actions, timecards, PTO requests)
Drive Continuous Improvement opportunities to improve process, reduce cycle and set-up times
Maintain shop measuring equipment calibration program ensuring all relative equipment is calibrated according to schedule
Implement and maintain 5S, ensuring a lean, clean and safe work environment
Ensure all team members follow work instructions, quality requirements and processes
Provide continued training and skills development for team members, mature cross-training matrix for coverage depth
Provide coaching and early career mentoring and conduct performance reviews

Qualifications:

Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
4 years minimum of management experience
4 years minimum experience in casting
Experience building a high performing team.
Demonstrated experience utilizing KPI's to improve performance
Ability to maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of trust, respect, inclusion and integrity
Strong communication skills
Must have a continuous improvement attitude
Self-motivation and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates

Desired:

4+ years of manufacturing experience in aerospace, automotive or a closely related industry
Experience working in a foundry focused on highly engineered, high-quality castings and exceptional customer delivery performance as key drivers; investment casting preferred
Strong knowledge and applied experiences in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Toyota Production System
Experience operating in an AS9100 environment

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $103,728.00-$145,219.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are 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 in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a 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.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: 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.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

About the Company

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Blue Origin LLC