Production Support Associate

Production Support Associate Ensure timely delivery of parts to manufacturing work centers Location: Space Coast, Florida, United States of America Job Tags: Product About the Role 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! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security, and Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will support the design, development, and fabrication for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of on‑time hardware delivery. As a Production Support Associate, your role will be to ensure a stream of work is readily available for delivery to our technicians at all times. You will work within the Manufacturing, Operations, and Assembly team to manage the velocity of parts to the work cells, respond to requests for replacement parts or additional parts, and transport parts and completed assemblies either back to inventory or forward to the next stage of assembly. Special Mentions Relocation provided Travel expected up to 2% of the time Shift: A 10‑12 hour Monday through Thursday Responsibilities Coordinate with Production Scheduling and Material Planning to strategically control the flow of materials to manufacturing work centers. Reconcile any part discrepancies vs. request list; coordinate with Production Scheduling and Material Planning to order replacements or request spares if necessary. 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 Production Scheduling and Material Planning and other production areas. Continuously monitor and respond to technician parts needs, including replacements for non‑conforming parts, delivery of fasteners and shop stock, moving assemblies to inventory or to the next work center, and other similar duties as requested. Read and understand part transportation requirements specified on the work order. Monitor the flow/velocity of jobs through the production line and partner with Production Scheduling and Material Planning to ensure work completes on time to schedule. Enter material transactions in ERP system. Process scrap and obsolete inventory from WIP locations as required. Prepare for and assist in reconciliation of cycle counts. Knowledge of backflush and Kanban process. Must be able to work well with others, take direction and execute swiftly, be mindful of process improvement opportunities, and be able to problem‑solve. Identify, catalog, and report manufacturing delays, sources, and resolutions needed to Operations Supervisors and Managers. Aggressively enforce safe material handling practices. Minimum Qualifications 1+ years of supply chain experience Experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and/or inventory control applications. Familiarity with activities related to planning and/or scheduling. Experience working with a cross‑functional team Good verbal and written communication skills Demonstrates understanding and is able to apply continuous improvement concepts. 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. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted. Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position. Willingness to utilize powered lifting equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, lift tables, etc. to support safe hardware handling operations. Strong communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends and travel on occasion. May need to work in various areas that may cause exposure to fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals (well below OSHA and ACGIH exposure guidelines), outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and/or be part of a hearing conservation program due to noise levels around certain equipment. Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary. Ability to handle multiple duties concurrently based on workload dispersion, program priorities and management and customer decisions. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills, familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. 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. Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Eligibility for benefits varies by role type; please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check. Required for certain job profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation. Required for certain job profiles: Drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW), gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and 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, diverse, and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. 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