Production Control Specialist - Launch Complex 36 (D Shift)

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! Special Mentions Relocation provided Work Schedule: Saturday to Monday 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM Responsibilities Scheduling and Communication: Track, maintain, and communicate dynamic schedules. Monitor and update schedules throughout the day. Clearly communicate job statuses and schedule updates to stakeholders. Provide tactical and strategic scheduling expertise. Coordination 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 creation 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. Minimum Qualifications 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 a production environment. Proficient in MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project). Ability 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. Desired Qualifications Experience in manufacturing or production environment. Bachelor’s degree in operations management, supply chain management, or a similar field. Experience establishing new schedules and performing complete overhauls/replans of existing schedules. Experience leveraging existing data sets to provide analytics insight. Experience in aerospace research and development and manufacturing environments. Proven record of hand‑on development and implementation of company‑wide process improvements. 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 the role requires one to be on a military installation. 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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. 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