Production Scheduler​/Planner

Responsibilities

• Develop the production schedule and manufacturing plan based on program schedule, customer ask date, labor, and machine resource availability, and expected make/buy part availability lead time.
• Manage production schedules for multiple programs. Provide Production Control detailed information to ensure scheduled completion dates align with actual work center capacities, capabilities, and historical performance.
• Evaluate product scope and create tactical schedules using scheduling systems (MS Project & Primavera P6). Control the scope of work released to Production Control for management and execution.
• When schedule recovery is necessary, identify and analyze solutions and bottlenecks, including forward and reverse scheduling methods.
• Work closely with production team to determine the needs and constraints of the manufacturing shop floor, technicians and schedules work accordingly.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activity with Program Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Engineering to ensure production and customer specifications are accurate and production schedules are timely.
• Monitor status and provide regular updates to management on upcoming production priorities.
• Update visual management boards with current job/program status.
• Perform schedule and scope variance analysis and review MRP execution.
• Work on problems of various scope where analysis of data requires evaluation and judgment.
• Mentor and assist other planners as needed.

• Passion for our mission and vision:
  Millions of people living and working in space!
• BA/BS Production Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering and/or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• 3-5 years recent production control planning and scheduling experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.
• Read and understand technical documents including blueprints and schematics.
• Experience in creating and maintaining schedules with CPM methodology in MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Able to work full time schedule, including occasional travel, overtime, or on-call work.
• Based upon job duties, may need to work in various areas that may cause exposure to fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals (well below OSHA exposure guidelines), outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and/or be part of a hearing conservation program due to noise levels around certain equipment.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Digital literacy.

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.

• 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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

• 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.

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,…