Specialist - Production Control II

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, and supports manufacturing and supply chain activities across Blue Origin facilities. As part of a team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, the Production Control Specialist plans and prepares manufacturing schedules and departmental workflows, setting operation sequences and lead times to meet sales forecasts and customer orders. The role monitors production, expedites work that may delay schedules, and adjusts plans as conditions and priorities change. The position analyzes plant capacity, production requisition data, and resource availability to determine processes and required resources, and prepares production reports. It operates in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can shift rapidly. The team describes its culture as collaborative, hands-on, trust-based, and focused on learning and solving problems together.

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, particularly Excel, for analysis and reporting.
Ability to manage competing priorities and make timely decisions in a dynamic, high-tempo production setting.
Collaborative mindset and 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 to 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 so sequences and lead times align with customer orders and sales forecasts.
Monitor production operations, expedite activities causing schedule 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 align achievable production plans with organizational goals.
Prepare, maintain, and distribute production reports, performance metrics, and status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
Provide estimates for production timelines, resource requirements, and capacity planning initiatives.
Support daily production meetings and tier reviews, helping resolve schedule risks and material shortages quickly.
Identify and implement continuous-improvement practices to improve scheduling efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery.
Move and track hardware as needed across the production floor and/or facilities.

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, potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and may change or be cancelled.