Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Florida
Manufacturing Operations Manager jobs in Florida are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and consumer electronics assembly across a workforce that ranges from entry-level production supervisors to senior plant directors. The largest hiring markets are Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami, where employers such as Lockheed Martin, Danaher, and Kraft Heinz maintain significant Florida operations. The most sought-after specialties in Florida listings include lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, supply chain optimization, and regulated-industry compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.About Blue Origin
We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. These positions will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. 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.
As a Sr. Director for Manufacturing at Blue Origin’s manufacturing, production, and launch facilities, this role will have a direct impact on the success of Blue’s mission.
We are looking for senior leaders 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.
About This Opportunity
Blue Origin is actively building its senior manufacturing and operations leadership team across multiple sites. We are seeking an experienced Sr. Director with a strong aerospace background to lead high-performing teams in support of our rocket production program. This role will span the following functional areas:
Manufacturing and Integration
Provides senior leadership across production operations including structural fabrication, thermal protection systems, systems integration, testing, and final assembly for Blue Origin’s booster manufacturing. Responsible for establishing and maintaining process controls, driving production efficiency, and ensuring safe, repeatable spaceflight hardware delivery at all stages of the product lifecycle. This role will also provide leadership across integration operations supporting the assembly and verification of complex space systems, launch vehicles, and propulsion hardware. Accountable for coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure the safe, on-time integration of hardware in alignment with engineering requirements, mission assurance standards, and program milestones.
Key Responsibilities:
Leaders across these functional areas are expected to:
- Lead and develop teams of Managers, Senior Managers, and Directors driving manufacturing and operations execution across space and propulsion programs
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all functional teams
- Own departmental KPIs, budgets, staffing plans, and capital project portfolios
- Partner with Program Management, Site Leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to meet production schedules and customer expectations
- Drive process definition, development, deployment, and improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and root cause analysis
- Collaborate with engineering teams to advance Design for Manufacturability principles and accelerate the transition from development to production
- Implement and mature production frameworks that support world-class manufacturing capabilities
- Communicate and enforce mission assurance and safety principles throughout the organization
- Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor talent at all levels of the organization
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 15 or more years of progressive experience in aerospace manufacturing or a closely related industry, such as launch vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft systems, or defense
- 5 or more years in a senior leadership role managing managers and large, cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing and operations teams in fast-paced, complex environments
- Master's degree, MBA, or advanced degree in a relevant engineering or business field
- Prior experience in aerospace environments supporting space hardware, rocket propulsion, or other mission-critical, high-value components
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, or Six Sigma; Black Belt certification preferred
- Experience transitioning manufacturing capabilities from development and prototyping into full-rate production
- Knowledge of fabrication processes including machining, welding, composites, additive manufacturing, cleaning, and non-destructive testing
- Experience with facility activation, new production line startup, or multi-site manufacturing operations
- Proficiency with MRP/ERP, PLM, and Manufacturing Execution Systems
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $203,165.00 - $284,430.30Other 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, 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.
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 at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
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.About Blue Origin
We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. These positions will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. 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.
As a Sr. Director for Manufacturing at Blue Origin’s manufacturing, production, and launch facilities, this role will have a direct impact on the success of Blue’s mission.
We are looking for senior leaders 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.
About This Opportunity
Blue Origin is actively building its senior manufacturing and operations leadership team across multiple sites. We are seeking an experienced Sr. Director with a strong aerospace background to lead high-performing teams in support of our rocket production program. This role will span the following functional areas:
Manufacturing and Integration
Provides senior leadership across production operations including structural fabrication, thermal protection systems, systems integration, testing, and final assembly for Blue Origin’s booster manufacturing. Responsible for establishing and maintaining process controls, driving production efficiency, and ensuring safe, repeatable spaceflight hardware delivery at all stages of the product lifecycle. This role will also provide leadership across integration operations supporting the assembly and verification of complex space systems, launch vehicles, and propulsion hardware. Accountable for coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure the safe, on-time integration of hardware in alignment with engineering requirements, mission assurance standards, and program milestones.
Key Responsibilities:
Leaders across these functional areas are expected to:
- Lead and develop teams of Managers, Senior Managers, and Directors driving manufacturing and operations execution across space and propulsion programs
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all functional teams
- Own departmental KPIs, budgets, staffing plans, and capital project portfolios
- Partner with Program Management, Site Leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to meet production schedules and customer expectations
- Drive process definition, development, deployment, and improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and root cause analysis
- Collaborate with engineering teams to advance Design for Manufacturability principles and accelerate the transition from development to production
- Implement and mature production frameworks that support world-class manufacturing capabilities
- Communicate and enforce mission assurance and safety principles throughout the organization
- Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor talent at all levels of the organization
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 15 or more years of progressive experience in aerospace manufacturing or a closely related industry, such as launch vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft systems, or defense
- 5 or more years in a senior leadership role managing managers and large, cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing and operations teams in fast-paced, complex environments
- Master's degree, MBA, or advanced degree in a relevant engineering or business field
- Prior experience in aerospace environments supporting space hardware, rocket propulsion, or other mission-critical, high-value components
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, or Six Sigma; Black Belt certification preferred
- Experience transitioning manufacturing capabilities from development and prototyping into full-rate production
- Knowledge of fabrication processes including machining, welding, composites, additive manufacturing, cleaning, and non-destructive testing
- Experience with facility activation, new production line startup, or multi-site manufacturing operations
- Proficiency with MRP/ERP, PLM, and Manufacturing Execution Systems
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $203,165.00 - $284,430.30Other 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, 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.
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 at EEOCompliance@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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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing operations manager jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience managing cross-functional teams of twenty or more employees in a production setting
- Familiarity with FDA, GMP, or aerospace quality standards common in Florida regulated industries
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for scheduling, inventory, and reporting
Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing operations manager in Florida?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related field, followed by progressive experience on a production floor in a supervisory role. Florida does not require a state-issued license specifically for manufacturing operations managers, but employers in aerospace and defense often require security clearance eligibility, and those in pharmaceutical or food manufacturing expect familiarity with FDA Good Manufacturing Practice standards. A Lean or Six Sigma certification strengthens any application significantly.
How much do manufacturing operations managers make in Florida?
Manufacturing operations managers in Florida earn a median of about $119,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $66,250 for the lowest 10% to over $212,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire manufacturing operations managers in Florida?
Employers hiring manufacturing operations managers in Florida right now include Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin, and Kratos Defense, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's concentration of aerospace, defense, and regulated manufacturing facilities means large, established employers across the Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, and Space Coast corridors post openings consistently throughout the year.
Which Florida cities have the most manufacturing operations manager jobs?
Florida, Orlando, and Jupiter have the most manufacturing operations manager openings in Florida. Tampa's concentration of food processing, defense contractors, and distribution centers drives much of the demand there, while Jacksonville's logistics and industrial base supports steady hiring, and Miami's pharmaceutical and consumer goods manufacturers anchor openings in South Florida.
Are there remote manufacturing operations manager jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Manufacturing operations managers are typically responsible for floor oversight, shift coordination, and on-site safety compliance, which means most roles require a physical presence. About 33% of manufacturing operations manager openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover planning, vendor management, or multi-site coordination functions that can reasonably be handled off-site.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing operations manager in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a production supervisor, shift lead, or quality technician at a large Florida manufacturer and building floor leadership experience from there. Employers such as Danaher and Lockheed Martin run structured leadership development programs that move high-performing associates into operations management tracks. A degree in industrial engineering or operations management combined with a Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt gives candidates from adjacent roles like supply chain coordination or quality assurance a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing operations manager jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to manufacturing operations manager jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated regularly. Search the listings to see roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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