Senior Production Scheduler & Capacity Planner

Blue Origin

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (basic & supplemental)

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Short/Long-term disability

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin, based in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Production Scheduler to plan and optimize manufacturing workflows that meet customer orders and forecasts. You will monitor real-time operations, adjust schedules for delays, and coordinate with engineering, operations, and quality teams. This role requires 3+ years in fast-paced manufacturing and strong ERP/Excel skills.

Relocation assistance is provided. This onsite position offers a collaborative, safety‑driven culture with opportunities to

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience in production control, production scheduling, or operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience with production planning tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and manage detailed manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to ensure sequence and lead times align with customer orders and sales forecasts.
Monitor production operations in real time and expedite activities that are causing schedule delays; proactively adjust and communicate schedule changes to meet unforeseen conditions and shifting priorities.
Analyze plant capacity, production requisition data, and resource availability to determine optimal manufacturing processes and identify potential constraints or bottlenecks.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure production plans are achievable and aligned with organizational goals.
Prepare, maintain, and distribute accurate production reports, performance metrics, and status updates to relevant stakeholders and leadership.
Provide estimating support for production timelines, resource requirements, and capacity planning initiatives.
Support daily production meetings and tier reviews, driving rapid resolution of schedule risks and material shortages.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within production control processes and implement best practices to enhance scheduling efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery performance.