BE3U Production Control Specialist II

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. 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 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 toward 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. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will support the design, development, and fabrication of space launch vehicles and components to support human spaceflight programs. This is a hands-on position that 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 toward 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! Responsibilities: Evaluate manufacturing schedule and coordinate the availability and controlled flow of materials and services to meet customer requirements Performs shop order release/closure in the MRP System and reconciles parts Provide detailed status of work in progress, and material availability, and communicate constraints to schedule Prepare work orders for the production of parts based on the 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 using 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 is completed on time to schedule. Enter material transactions in the ERP system Prepare reports and note shortages/damage Process Scrap and obsolete inventory from WIP locations as required. 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: 3 + years of production planning or 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 communication skills Desired: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree SQL or Advanced Excel Experience Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends and travel on occasion 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