Jason O'connell
About Jason O'connell
Jason O'Connell is the Senior Director of Operations for Advanced Development Programs at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in operational excellence, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain management.
Company
Jason O'connell is currently working at Blue Origin as the Senior Director of Operations, Advanced Development Programs, since 2020. Blue Origin is a prominent aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on developing technologies to enable private human access to space.
Title
Jason O'connell holds the position of Senior Director of Operations, Advanced Development Programs at Blue Origin. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations related to the company's advanced development initiatives, which aim to further space exploration and create a habitable space environment.
Previous Experience
Before joining Blue Origin, Jason O'connell had an extensive career at Hexcel Corporation. He served as VP Operational Excellence from 2018 to 2020 in Kent, Washington, and Director of Advanced Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017 in the Greater Seattle Area. From 2010 to 2012, he was the Director of Global Supply Chain in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Earlier, from 2007 to 2010, he was the Plant Manager in Cambridge, UK. O'connell also worked at Powakaddy Group as Operations Director from 2004 to 2007 in Kent, UK.
Education and Expertise
Jason O'connell studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Warwick, achieving his B.Eng from 1988 to 1991. He also attended Stanford University, where he studied Strategies and Leadership in Supply Chains in 2012. His expertise includes greenfield site development, CAPEX project management, and supply chain optimization.
Professional Skills
Jason O'connell possesses significant skills in greenfield site development, CAPEX project management, and supply chain optimization. He specializes in enhancing efficiency and reducing costs within supply chains. Additionally, he is known for developing cohesive and motivated teams, attributing much of his success to effective team-building strategies.