Manager, Factory Automation About This Role Blue Origin's Factory Automation team is part of the Advanced Manufacturing organization within Operations - serving as the in-house automation integrator ...
Manager, Factory Automation About This Role Blue Origin's Factory Automation team is part of the Advanced Manufacturing organization within Operations - serving as the in-house automation integrator ...
Factory Production Manager
Sylacauga, AL · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
They are seeking an experienced Factory Production Manager to lead their Sylacauga, Alabama facility. The ideal candidate will be passionate about lean manufacturing principles, continuous ...
Factory Production Manager
Sylacauga, AL · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
They are seeking an experienced Factory Production Manager to lead their Sylacauga, Alabama facility. The ideal candidate will be passionate about lean manufacturing principles, continuous ...
Factory Production Manager
Sylacauga, AL · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
They are seeking an experienced Factory Production Manager to lead their Sylacauga, Alabama facility. The ideal candidate will be passionate about lean manufacturing principles, continuous ...
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Factory Production Manager
Sylacauga, AL · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
They are seeking an experienced Factory Production Manager to lead their Sylacauga, Alabama facility. The ideal candidate will be passionate about lean manufacturing principles, continuous ...
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Overview Focus Factory Construction Support Engineering has an opening for a highly motivated ... ER/CR/CN resolution experience and familiarity with the change management process. Skills
Overview Focus Factory Construction Support Engineering has an opening for a highly motivated ... ER/CR/CN resolution experience and familiarity with the change management process. Skills
Overview Focus Factory Construction Support Engineering has an opening for a highly motivated ... ER/CR/CN resolution experience and familiarity with the change management process. Skills
Overview Focus Factory Construction Support Engineering has an opening for a highly motivated ... ER/CR/CN resolution experience and familiarity with the change management process. Skills
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Supervisor, Accounts Payable
$60K - $82K/yr
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Supervisor, Accounts Payable
$60K - $82K/yr
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What We Do FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products ... People management responsibilities include hiring and training, planning and assigning daily work ...
Accounts Payable Specialist
$19.50 - $25/hr
Lastly this role will handle research for bills that increase to ensure FOX Factory is being billed accurately and not overpay invoices. Position Responsibilities: * Managing accounts payable using ...
Accounts Payable Specialist
$19.50 - $25/hr
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Director, Supply Chain & Logistics PVD
$167K - $189K/yr
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Director, Supply Chain & Logistics PVD
$167K - $189K/yr
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Sr Industrial Designer
$93K - $100K/yr
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Sr Industrial Designer
$93K - $100K/yr
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Supervisor, Warehouse
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Trussville, AL · On-site
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$15.25 - $18.50/hr
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$13.75 - $16.50/hr
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$13.75 - $16.50/hr
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Material Handler
$15.25 - $18.50/hr
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Material Handler
$15.25 - $18.50/hr
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Director, Supply Chain & Logistics PVD
Trussville, AL · On-site
$167K - $189K/yr
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Director, Supply Chain & Logistics PVD
Trussville, AL · On-site
$167K - $189K/yr
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Factory Systems Engineer 2
Decatur, AL · On-site
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Factory Systems Engineer 2
Decatur, AL · On-site
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| Aspect | Factory Manager | Production Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field; management experience | High school diploma or associate degree; experience in production roles |
| Work Environment | Oversees entire factory operations, including multiple departments | Manages daily production activities on the shop floor |
| Industry Usage | Commonly employed in manufacturing plants across various industries | Typically found in manufacturing and assembly lines |
The Factory Manager oversees the entire manufacturing facility, focusing on strategic planning, resource management, and overall operations. In contrast, the Production Supervisor handles daily production tasks, supervising workers and ensuring production targets are met. Both roles require industry knowledge, but the Factory Manager has broader responsibilities and higher-level decision-making authority.
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What is a factory manager?
A factory manager supervises the daily production operations at a factory, plant, or other manufacturing or industrial facility. As a factory manager, your primary responsibility is to delegate tasks to employees so that each project runs smoothly. Specific job duties include hiring and training employees, ensuring the team maintains the production schedule efficiently, working closely with upper management to report on each project, and managing budgets and goals. Performing quality checks on finished products and equipment is also a major part of your job. Ultimately, you are the person responsible for safety and health regulations pertaining to the workplace and employees.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 14 days ago
Blue Origin rating
8.7
Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
17th of 71 rated aerospace companies
Job description
Application close date:
12/1/2026At 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.Manager, Factory Automation
About This Role
Blue Origin's Factory Automation team is part of the Advanced Manufacturing organization within Operations - serving as the in-house automation integrator responsible for designing, building, and deploying the custom equipment and systems that enable scalable, repeatable production across Blue Origin's manufacturing business units. We build manufacturing capability from the ground up - developing automated solutions that directly drive the delivery of Blue Origin's products across current and future programs.
We are looking for a technically grounded engineering manager who brings deep, hands-on experience in one or more of the core disciplines on this team - mechanical engineering, controls engineering, or automation project and program management - and has personally delivered automated manufacturing systems into production. This is not a role for someone who has managed automation from a distance: the right candidate hasreal experiencein the work - design, build, installation, commissioning, orall ofthe above - and carries that credibility into every interaction with their team. You will lead a close-knit group of engineers and technicians, set technical direction, manageteamand project health across the full lifecycle from concept through commissioning, and ensure your team's work rolls up effectively into the broader program plan and business goals. You will challenge product design teams to design for automated manufacturing, remove obstacles across the organization, and build a team culture defined by ownership, craftsmanship, and urgency. A dedication to safety, quality, and our mission is essential.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of automation engineers and technicians in the design, build, and deployment of high-rate automated manufacturing systemsfor the production ofaerospace components
Recruit, develop, andretaina high-performing team of automation engineers and technicians capable of rapidly delivering quality, cost-effective automation systems
Partner with stakeholders across the organization to drive alignment, resolve impediments, and streamline the automation development and deployment process
Manage resource allocation, project schedules, and cross-functional dependencies to deliver automation projects on scope, schedule, and budget;maintainvisibility into individual project health - requirements, capabilities, schedule, and cost - and ensureaccurateroll-up into the team's local program plan and the broader Factory Automation program
Monitor team and project performance;identifyrisks early and develop proactive mitigation plans to protect organizational commitments - including scope, schedule, cost, and quality - in alignment with team, program, and business goals
Communicate project status, risks, and escalations clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders; translate team-level execution health into program-level reporting and ensure alignment with businessobjectivesand annual operating plan commitments
Champion Design for Automated Manufacturing principles across product design and engineering teams; drive adoption of automation-friendly design practices that reduce system complexity and enable scalable production
Define and manage the scope of automation system deliverables - frominitialrequirements through acceptance - serving as the accountable owner for what the team builds, what it costs, and when it ships
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, or related engineering field
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing teams of engineers and/or technicians delivering automated manufacturing systems
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on technical experience designing automated manufacturing systems while working for an automation systems integrator, machine tool builder, in-house automation team, or similar
- Demonstrated experience delivering automated manufacturing systems into production - including hands-on involvement in one or more phases of design, build, installation, or commissioning
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with industrial automation applications including welding, machining, drilling, surface finishing, forming, material handling, NDT, metrology, machine vision, and similar
- Experience with manufacturing and engineering systems including MES, ERP, MRP, PLM, and source and configuration management tools and practices
- Familiarity with Industrial Engineering concepts including line balancing, takt time, and factory layout optimization, to guide integration of automation systems within the broader production environment
- Experience with SCADA andIIoTsystems and concepts
- Experience developing capital project cost estimates, budgets, and scopes of work for automation systems - including AOP planning, should-cost modeling, vendor quote analysis, and capital project lifecycle management
- Experience building or scaling an automation team, including defining roles,establishingtechnical standards, and developing team capability
- PMP certification, formal project management training, or equivalent program management experience in a capital equipment or automation environment
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $161,567.00 - $226,193.10Other 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.
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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.
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
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.
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Blue Origin is a private aerospace manufacturing and suborbital spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington, USA. Established in 2000 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the company operates in the cutting-edge aerospace industry aiming to build a future where millions of people can live and work in space. They develop a variety of technologies, with a focus on reusable rocket systems which significantly reduce the cost of space travel. Blue Origin's core mission is to make this vision come to life by incrementally building on its successes with an ultimate vision of dramatic cost reduction and increased reliance on reusable spacecraft.
Industry
Space research administration
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Kent, WA, US
Year founded
2000