Composites Fabrication/Mechanical Integration Weekend Manager

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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. Weekend Production Operations Manager — AFP, NDT, Trim & Drill, and Mechanical Integration Blue Origin is looking for a Weekend Production Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day production operations across Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Trim & Drill, and Mechanical Integration at Blue Origin. This leader will be responsible for a team consisting of approximately 5 supervisors and 100 technicians, with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement throughout weekend operations. The ideal candidate will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across multiple production organizations, ensuring weekend production goals are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence. This role will also be responsible for ensuring a strong transition between weekday and weekend operations and maintaining alignment with overall production priorities. Key responsibilities include: Lead and develop a team of 5 supervisors and approximately 100 technicians. Oversee weekend production activities across AFP, NDT, Trim & Drill, and Mechanical Integration. Establish and drive weekend production goals aligned with overall organizational priorities. Ensure safe, efficient, and consistent execution of production operations. Manage staffing, capacity, labor allocation, scheduling, and workflow across multiple production areas. Monitor production performance and proactively address constraints, bottlenecks, and schedule risks. Ensure adherence to safety, quality, engineering, and operational requirements. Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Planning, and other cross-functional organizations. Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and lean manufacturing initiatives across weekend operations. Develop and coach supervisors, strengthening leadership capability and accountability. Monitor key performance indicators and use data to drive operational decisions. Ensure effective communication and handoff between weekday and weekend teams. Support workforce planning, staffing, training, and organizational development. Build a culture of ownership, accountability, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence. Required Skills Proven experience leading manufacturing or production operations in a complex technical environment. Demonstrated experience managing large teams, including supervisors and front-line technicians. Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and people-development skills. Ability to lead multiple production functions simultaneously while effectively prioritizing resources. Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, capacity management, and resource allocation. Experience driving safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery performance. Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills. Ability to use data and KPIs to identify issues and drive improvements. Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Planning, and other organizations. Strong understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles. Ability to operate independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment. Ability to maintain strong communication and accountability across shift and organizational boundaries. Desired Skills Experience with AFP, NDT, composites, Trim & Drill, Mechanical Integration, aerospace manufacturing, or other advanced manufacturing processes. Experience leading weekend, off-shift, or non-traditional production operations. Experience working in a highly regulated or aerospace production environment. Experience leading organizations of 100+ employees. Experience managing multiple manufacturing disciplines within a single production organization. Strong knowledge of composite manufacturing processes and associated production challenges. Familiarity with NDT methods, inspection requirements, and quality systems. Experience with mechanical assembly, integration, and final production operations. Experience with CNC machining, automated equipment, tooling, or manufacturing processes associated with Trim & Drill operations. Experience with production systems, MES, ERP, or other manufacturing management tools. Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies. Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and improve production performance. Experience developing and mentoring supervisors and other front-line leaders. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree, Lean/Six Sigma certification, or relevant technical certifications. Aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing experience. ***This position is for Friday–Monday*** 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 b