Production Control Specialist

Description As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will support the design, development, and fabrication, test, and launch of space launch vehicles and components to support human spaceflight programs. This hands‑on position requires strong communication, organization, planning, and project management skills. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Responsibilities Coordinate, maintain, communicate and drive the schedule to ensure on time delivery for service centers and integrated areas. Schedule management throughout the day in order to maintain a dynamic accurate schedule. Clearly communicate the status of each job. Coordinate the schedule, plan, and initial staging of material/kits to all necessary areas of production and test. Communicate and coordinate upcoming work center load (capacity planning) to provide visibility to area leads. Identify and communicate constraints in the production flow and work with area leads to discuss possible solutions. Interface and communicate with internal customers for potential impact or delays in the schedule. Coordinate with Maintenance team and Shop Leads for preventative maintenance schedule for machines, where applicable. Management of WO Instance from creation to completion. Tracking and closure of all outstanding orders. (In all business systems.) Coordinate all part handling that could involve having crates built, packing material for outplant processes, etc. Notify procurement/programs of any parts gone missing or adjusted out of inventory during physical and cycle counts. Updating estimated on‑dock dates in scheduling system, e.g., assemblies in inventory ready for vehicle install. Qualifications Minimum of a AA or Bachelor’s degree in business or commensurate professional experience. 5 years schedule management experience. Ability to thrive in a high energy, high growth dynamic environment. Experience working with inventory and/or database systems. Experience using and managing ERP/MRP systems. Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Desired Bachelors degree in operations management or supply chain management. Familiarity with MS Office software including MS Project. Three or more years of experience using MRP/ERP systems. Experience in both development and production environments. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. 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. 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. 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