Specialist - Production Control II

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which supports manufacturing and supply chain across all Blue Origin facilities. The Specialist plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows, establishing production sequences and lead times to meet shipping dates based on sales forecasts or customer orders. The role monitors and expedites operations that threaten schedules, adjusts plans when conditions change, analyzes plant capacity and production requisition data to determine manufacturing processes and resource needs, and prepares production reports.

The position operates in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can shift rapidly and execution speed is critical. It is a collaborative, hands-on role involving coordination with specialists, technicians, engineers, and cross-functional teams. The job may require moving and tracking hardware across the production floor and/or facilities.

Requirements

• At least 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 such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret capacity and production requisition data for decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make timely decisions in a dynamic, high-tempo production setting.
• Collaborative mindset and a track record of building strong working relationships across teams.
• Willingness to move and track hardware as needed across the production floor and/or facilities.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in high-volume, high-mix, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and processes.
• APICS CPIM certification or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement methodologies.
• Track record of improving throughput, cycle time, or on-time delivery in a fast-paced production environment.
• Familiarity with AI and generative AI tools for productivity, such as drafting reports, summarizing data, or automating routine scheduling tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting production data and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows, aligning sequence and lead times with customer orders and sales forecasts.
• Monitor production operations, expedite activities causing delays, and adjust and communicate schedule changes in response to unforeseen conditions and shifting priorities.
• Analyze plant capacity, production requisition data, and resource availability to determine manufacturing processes and identify constraints or bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure production plans are achievable and aligned with organizational goals.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute production reports, performance metrics, and status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Provide estimating support for production timelines, resource requirements, and capacity planning initiatives.
• Support daily production meetings and tier reviews, helping resolve schedule risks and material shortages rapidly.
• Identify and implement continuous-improvement practices to improve scheduling efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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 based on company discretion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed