Production Control II

Blue Origin Refurb Team Specialist

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, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

The Refurb team at New Glenn's Orbital Launch Site is driven by safety and teamwork, alongside unparalleled execution and leadership. At LC-36, you will play a crucial role in historic missions and partner with a galaxy-class team that drives New Glenn to new heights! Blue Origin's Road to space lifts off here.

In this role, you will share in the team's impact on all aspects of production planning and control. We will establish, maintain, and coordinate production schedules with manufacturing and assembly areas. We put a strong emphasis on teamwork, as our Specialists are directly involved with projects and problem-solving and succeed through active engagement with the team.

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!

Responsibilities:

• Scheduling and Communication:
  • 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.
• 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 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.

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 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:

• 2-4 years experience in manufacturing or production environment as a technician
• 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 hands-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 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 (obtained before onboarding), 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.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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. 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

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