Sr Production Control Specialist | A shift

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Production Control Specialist to lead material flow and information through theBlue Thrusters manufacturing process. You will own the production system flow, ensuring parts are where they need to be and nothing sits idle without a reason.

This leadership role requires driving velocity, prioritization, and constraint-based thinking, while building the production control capability across the organization and mentoring teams to raise the technical floor.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of production planning, scheduling, and material control experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Direct, hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems in a production environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing material flow across multiple concurrent production programs with competing priorities.
• Proven ability to surface constraints early, drive cross-functional resolution, and keep production moving.
• Strong demonstrated skill utilizing AI tools to optimize workflows.
• Deep understanding of inventory control disciplines: cycle counting, backflush, WIP reconciliation, scrap disposition.
• Experience implementing or significantly improving material stocking strategies and floor stock controls.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and elevate the capability of other production control specialists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to apply continuous improvement tools: Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Production Control SME across Blue Thrusters value streams, owning material flow strategy from raw stock through finished goods across valves, igniters, thrust chambers, and final assembly
• Establish and enforce production control best practices across all value streams; mentor and guide Production Control Specialists at all levels to raise the technical floor of the entire organization
• Drive a culture of velocity, accountability, and constraint-based thinking — challenge the team to eliminate material stagnation at its root, not just expedite around it
• Represent Production Control in high-visibility program forums, production readiness reviews, and leadership readouts
• Serve as the escalation point for complex material flow problems — untangle multi-program conflicts, stranded inventory, and schedule breaks with speed and clarity

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Material control

MRP/ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools for workflows

Lean Six Sigma

Inventory control

Mentoring others

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

SQL

Windchill

Teamcenter

Job description

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.

Job Description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Production Control Specialist to serve as the Production Control SME across Blue Thrusters manufacturing — spanning valves, igniters, thrust chambers, and final assembly. This person will own the flow of material and information through the production system, ensuring every part is where it needs to be, when it needs to be there, and that nothing sits idle without a reason.

This is not just a scheduling role. This is a production control leadership position responsible for the speed and discipline with which material moves through our factory. You will set the standard for how constraints are identified, how priorities are communicated, and how the team thinks about flow. You will build the production control capability of the entire organization — raising the floor for every specialist on the team.

Responsibilities

A shift Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm

Production Control Leadership

• Serve as the Production Control SME across Blue Thrusters value streams, owning material flow strategy from raw stock through finished goods across valves, igniters, thrust chambers, and final assembly
• Establish and enforce production control best practices across all value streams; mentor and guide Production Control Specialists at all levels to raise the technical floor of the entire organization
• Drive a culture of velocity, accountability, and constraint-based thinking — challenge the team to eliminate material stagnation at its root, not just expedite around it
• Represent Production Control in high-visibility program forums, production readiness reviews, and leadership readouts
• Serve as the escalation point for complex material flow problems — untangle multi-program conflicts, stranded inventory, and schedule breaks with speed and clarity

Material Flow & Velocity Management

• Own the controlled flow of materials and services across the production system
• Monitor job velocity through the production line and partner with Production leadership to ensure work completes on time to schedule; when it doesn't, you surface the constraint and drive resolution — not just report it
• Implement and continuously refine material stocking strategies on production lines; control floor stock levels with discipline and data
• Monitor the velocity of MRB disposition and stranded material, idle inventory is visible waste and you treat it that way
• Schedule and expedite the movement of parts via move orders, stock transfers, and shipping requests; coordinate cross-functionally with warehouse, inspection, quality, operations, purchasing, engineering, logistics, and program teams

ERP / MRP Mastery & System Ownership

• Execute shop order release and closure in the MRP system; reconcile parts with precision and consistency
• Prepare work orders based on the master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements
• Enter material transactions in the ERP system with accuracy
• Process scrap and obsolete inventory from WIP locations; manage cycle count preparation, execution, and reconciliation
• Deeply understand backflush processes and their downstream impacts on inventory accuracy
• Define system requirements for manufacturing execution software and partner with development teams to iterate and introduce new functionality

Constraint Identification & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Provide detailed, real-time status of work in progress, material availability, and constraints to schedule
• Work cross-functionally to expedite material shortages with procurement, receiving, quality, and other production areas
• Coordinate interdepartmental activity to resolve part discrepancies, material gaps, and schedule conflicts before they cascade
• Prepare reports that surface shortages, damage, and flow disruptions

AI & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and deploy AI-assisted tools including predictive analytics, process optimization, and KPI visual management systems that give the team real‑time visibility into production health
• Leverage AI productivity tools to accelerate operations, enhance visual management, and document workflows across the manufacturing team
• Build the team's capability and comfort with AI‑enabled workflows — this person leads by example
• Apply continuous improvement methodology (Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen) as daily operating discipline — you see waste, you quantify it, and you eliminate it

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of production planning, scheduling, and material control experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Direct, hands‑on experience with MRP/ERP systems in a production environment
• Demonstrated experience managing material flow across multiple concurrent production programs with competing priorities
• Proven ability to surface constraints early, drive cross‑functional resolution, and keep production moving
• Strong demonstrated skill utilizing AI tools to optimize workflows
• Deep understanding of inventory control disciplines: cycle counting, backflush, WIP reconciliation, scrap disposition
• Experience implementing or significantly improving material stocking strategies and floor stock controls
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and elevate the capability of other production control specialists
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to apply continuous improvement tools: Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• Experience in aerospace or propulsion hardware manufacturing environments
• Can read, write, and run SQL
• Experience defining system requirements for manufacturing execution platforms and partnering with development teams to build new functionality
• Experience developing or deploying AI‑assisted tools (predictive analytics, KPI dashboards, visual management automation)
• Experience at a high‑velocity manufacturer where speed, flow discipline, and elimination of waste are cultural norms
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill, Teamcenter, or equivalent)
• Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, and weekends on occasion

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, 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

• 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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