Sr Production Control Specialist | A shift

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Production Control Specialist to serve as the Production Control subject-matter expert across Blue Thrusters manufacturing, including valves, igniters, thrust chambers, and final assembly. The role owns the flow of material and information through the production system, ensuring materials are available when and where needed and that constraints and idle inventory are addressed. It is a production control leadership position focused on establishing disciplined, high-velocity material flow and building the capability of the broader Production Control organization. The position is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, and supports manufacturing and supply chain across Blue Origin facilities. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role may require varied shifts, overtime, and occasional weekends.

Requirements

At least 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.
Experience managing material flow across multiple concurrent production programs with competing priorities.
Ability to identify constraints early, drive cross-functional resolution, and keep production moving.
Strong demonstrated skill using AI tools to optimize workflows.
Deep understanding of inventory control disciplines, including cycle counting, backflush, WIP reconciliation, and scrap disposition.
Experience implementing or significantly improving material stocking strategies and floor stock controls.
Ability to mentor and develop other production control specialists.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Understanding and ability to apply continuous improvement tools, including Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen.
Must meet Blue Origin's stated employment eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Must pass the Blue Origin standard background check.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree.
Experience in aerospace or propulsion hardware manufacturing.
Ability to read, write, and run SQL.
Experience defining manufacturing execution platform requirements and partnering with development teams to build functionality.
Experience developing or deploying AI-assisted tools such as predictive analytics, KPI dashboards, or visual management automation.
Experience at a high-velocity manufacturer where flow discipline and waste elimination are cultural norms.
Lean Six Sigma certification at Green Belt level or higher.
Familiarity with PLM systems such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or equivalent.
Flexibility to work varied shifts, overtime, and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Production Control subject-matter expert across Blue Thrusters value streams, owning material flow strategy from raw stock through finished goods.
Establish and enforce production control best practices and mentor specialists to raise the capability of the organization.
Promote velocity, accountability, and constraint-based thinking, addressing the causes of material stagnation rather than relying only on expediting.
Represent Production Control in program forums, production readiness reviews, and leadership readouts.
Resolve complex material flow problems, including multi-program conflicts, stranded inventory, and schedule breaks.
Own the controlled flow of materials and services across the production system.
Monitor job velocity and partner with Production leadership to ensure work completes on schedule; surface constraints and drive their resolution.
Implement and refine material stocking strategies and maintain disciplined, data-informed floor stock levels.
Monitor MRB disposition velocity and stranded material.
Schedule and expedite parts using move orders, stock transfers, and shipping requests; coordinate with warehouse, inspection, quality, operations, purchasing, engineering, logistics, and program teams.
Release and close shop orders in the MRP system and reconcile parts accurately.
Prepare work orders based on the master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.
Enter material transactions in the ERP system; process scrap and obsolete inventory from WIP locations; manage cycle count preparation, execution, and reconciliation.
Understand backflush processes and their effects on inventory accuracy.
Define manufacturing execution software system requirements and partner with development teams to introduce new functionality.
Provide detailed, real-time status of work in progress, material availability, and constraints to schedule.
Coordinate cross-functionally to expedite shortages and resolve part discrepancies, material gaps, and schedule conflicts before they escalate.
Prepare reports that identify shortages, damage, and flow disruptions.
Develop and deploy AI-assisted tools, including predictive analytics, process optimization, and KPI visual management systems, to improve real-time production visibility.
Use AI productivity tools to accelerate operations, improve visual management, and document workflows; build team capability and comfort with AI-enabled workflows.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen as continuous improvement practices to identify, quantify, and eliminate waste.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses.