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 diverse 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. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will plan, schedule, and support engine production at our new, state-of-the art production facility in Huntsville, Alabama.  The Production Control group will establish, maintain and coordinate production schedules with manufacturing and assembly areas. This hands-on position requires strong communication, organization, planning, and project management skills. The permanent location of this position is Huntsville, Alabama.  The site is slated to open Q1 2020.  We intend to start the candidate in the current facility in Kent, Washington then transition the role to Huntsville.  This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

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!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation Provided

• This position will require shift flexibility to align with changes in business need. Shift schedules are outlined below:

                  A Shift: Monday-Thursday 5:00AM-3:30PM

                  B Shift: Monday-Thursday 3:00PM-1:30AM

                  C Shift: Friday-Sunday 5:00AM-5:30PM

                  D Shift: Friday-Sunday 5:00PM-5:30AM

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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, ex: assemblies in inventory ready for vehicle install.

Minimum 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

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 a both development and production environments

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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 (4) 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.

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 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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