Production Control Specialist

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 supporting the design, development, and fabrication of space launch vehicles and components for human spaceflight programs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing schedule and coordinate the availability and controlled flow of materials and services to meet customer requirements
• Perform shop order release/closure in MRP System and reconcile parts
• Prepare detailed status of work in progress, material availability, and communicate constraints to schedule
• Prepare work orders for the production of parts based on master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements
• Cook off interdepartmental activity with warehouse, inspection, quality, operations, purchasing, engineering, logistics, and program
• Schedule and expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders
• Work cross-functionally to expedite any material shortages with procurement, receiving, quality, and other production areas
• Implement material stocking strategy on production lines, monitor, control, and maintain proper floor stock
• Control the proper access and consumption of material in manufacturing – custodian of the cash
• Maintain the flow/velocity of jobs through the production line and partner with Production to ensure work completes on time to schedule
• Monitor the velocity of the disposition of MRB and stranded material
• Prepare for, conduct, and assist in reconciliation of cycle counts
• Knowledge of backflush process
• Work with Production and Materials teams to resolve part discrepancies
• May be required to interface with departments throughout the company
• Must possess good organizational skills, the ability to work well with others, good decision-making skills, and the ability to think outside the box

Qualifications

• 2+ years supply chain experience
• Experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Experience with activities related to planning and/or scheduling
• Experience working with a cross-functional team
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office, ERP experience with MRP execution desired
• Excellent written/verbal communications skills
• Demonstrates understanding and is able to apply continuous improvement terminology/tools: LEAN, Six Sigma principles/DFSS/Lean design principles, Value Stream, and Kaizen
• Desired: Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
• Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends, and travel on occasion
• Must possess good organizational skills, the ability to work well with others, good decision-making skills, and the ability to think outside the box
• Must possess good organizational skills, the ability to work well with others, good decision-making skills, and the ability to think outside the box
• Must possess good organizational skills, the ability to work well with others, good decision-making skills, and the ability to think outside the box
• Must possess good organizational skills, the ability to work well with others, good decision-making skills, and the ability to think outside the box

Benefits

• 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%
• 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

Culture Statement

Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success and strive to create a culture where all employees can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all of the desired qualifications but are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our team.