G. Dan Olson
About G. Dan Olson
G. Dan Olson is the Machining Manager at BLUE ORIGIN, overseeing a large manufacturing facility and leading safety and compliance initiatives.
Title
G. Dan Olson is currently the Machining Manager at BLUE ORIGIN.
Professional Experience at BLUE ORIGIN
Since 2019, G. Dan Olson has been serving as the Machining Manager at BLUE ORIGIN. He manages a manufacturing facility spanning 73,000 square feet, overseeing more than 60 employees across three shifts. Olson is responsible for budget control of $150,000 per month and assists with capital acquisitions amounting to $4 million. He has also established BLUE ORIGIN’s first journeyman training program through an extension of the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Program (AJAC).
Previous Roles
G. Dan Olson has a varied background in manufacturing management and supervision. Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, he worked at Imaginetics, LLC as the Manufacturing Operations Manager for 6 months in 2019. From 2013 to 2019, he was the Manufacturing Plant Manager at Skills Inc. Previously, Olson was the Machining Manager at Skills Inc. for 9 months in 2013. His other roles include Manufacturing Supervisor at Triumph Group from 2007 to 2013, Manufacturing Lead at Metal Motion from 2006 to 2007, Horizontal Cell Machinist at Universal Aerospace from 2005 to 2006, and Horizontal Machinist at Westwood Precision from 2001 to 2005.
Industry Expertise and Education
G. Dan Olson’s educational background includes studying manufacturing at Helena College of Technology, where he earned an Associate of Science degree from 1997 to 1999. He further pursued studies at Henry Cogswell College in 2001. Olson's deep expertise in managing manufacturing facilities is underscored by his adherence to compliance standards such as AS9100, ISO9001, and NADCAP.
Safety and Compliance Initiatives
In his role at BLUE ORIGIN, G. Dan Olson leads initiatives to uphold compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, and NADCAP requirements, as well as corporate policies. He champions a strong safety culture by addressing both physical safety issues and fostering positive employee attitudes towards safety and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).