Production Control II

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It involves Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Responsibilities

• Track and communicate dynamic schedules.
• Monitor schedule and communicate with VM’s/Shift Leads throughout the day.
• Clearly communicate job statuses and schedule updates to stakeholders.
• Provide tactical and strategic scheduling expertise.
• Cookordination and Planning:
  • Coordinate initial staging of materials and kits.
  • Participate in capacity planning and forecast work center demands.
  • Engage with internal stakeholders to assess and address schedule impacts.
  • Interface with program and operations teams to report progress and risks.
• Production Flow and Inventory Management:
  • Identify and address constraints in the production flow.
  • Manage work order life cycle from start to completion.
  • Support accurate movement and tracking of work and materials.
  • Maintain inventory levels to support production needs.
  • Process Improvement and Compliance:
    • Foster collaboration across value streams like supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering.
    • Utilize planning insights to eliminate blockers and streamline processes.
    • Implement push/pull methods to improve lead times and ensure compliance.
    • Continuously seek ways to enhance the processes.

Requirements

• 0-2+ years of professional manufacturing experience in production or manufacturing planning and scheduling or operations.
• 0-2+ years of practical experience with ERP/MRP systems in production environment.
• Proficient in MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project).
• Able to thrive in a high energy, high growth multifaceted environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift, as well as overtime, when necessary.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in manufacturing or production environment as a technician.
• Experience establishing new schedules and performing complete overhauls/replans of existing schedules.
• Leverage existing data sets to provide analytics insight.
• Experience in aerospace research and development and manufacturing environments.
• Proven record of hands-on development and implementation of company-wide process improvements.

Desired Qualifications

• Passion for our mission and vision is required!

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.

Pay

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).

Schedule

Work Schedule: A Shift Mon-Fri 8 hrs or 4x10

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
• 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)
• Hazardous Materials Transportation/Shipping Training

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 at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.