Lunar Production Control Specialist | All Shifts | All Levels (Evergreen)

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!

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.

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:

ALL SHIFTS

Evaluate manufacturing schedule and coordinate the availability and controlled flow of materials and services to meet customer requirements

Performs shop order release/closure in MRP System and reconciles parts

Provide detailed status of work in progress, material availability, and communicates constraints to schedule

Prepare work orders for the production of parts based on master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements

Coordinate 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

Monitor 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

Enter material transactions in ERP system

Prepare reports and note shortages/damage

Process Scrap and obsolete inventory from WIP locations as required.

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:

Associate or bachelor’s Degree

Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends, and travel on occasion

Based upon job duties, 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.

Experience with ERP systems

Ability to handle multiple decisions based on workload dispersion, program priorities and management and customer decisions

Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc)

Strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong math and analytical skills to solve problems

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

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 Ordi