Production Control Specialist III

Application close date:
Ongoing until requisition 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. It includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will support the design, development, and fabrication of space launch vehicles and components to support human spaceflight programs. This is a hands‑on position that requires strong communication, organization, planning, and project‑management skills.

• Evaluate manufacturing schedule and coordinate the availability and controlled flow of materials and services to meet customer requirements.
• Perform shop order release/closure in the MRP System and reconcile parts.
• Provide detailed status of work in progress and material availability, and communicate constraints to schedule.
• Prepare work orders for the production of parts based on the master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activity with warehouse, inspection, quality, operations, purchasing, engineering, logistics, and program.
• Schedule and expedite the movement of parts using move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders.
• Work cross‑functionally to expedite any material shortages with procurement, receiving, quality, and other production areas.
• Implement material stocking strategy on production lines, monitor, control, and maintain proper floor stock.
• Control the appropriate access and consumption of material in manufacturing – custodian of the cash.
• Monitor the flow/velocity of jobs through the production line and partner with Production to ensure work is completed on time to schedule.
• Enter material transactions in the ERP system.
• Prepare reports and note shortages/damage.
• Process scrap and obsolete inventory from WIP locations as required.
• Work with Production and Materials teams to resolve part discrepancies.
• Interface with departments throughout the company as needed.
• Possess good organizational skills, the ability to work well with others, good decision‑making skills, and the ability to think outside the box.

• 3+ years of production planning or supply chain experience.
• Experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP).
• Experience with planning and/or scheduling activities.
• Experience working with a cross‑functional team.
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office; ERP experience with MRP execution desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.
• SQL or Advanced Excel experience.
• Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends, and travel on occasion.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to handle multiple decisions based on workload dispersion, program priorities, and management and customer decisions.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong math and analytical skills to solve problems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Blue Origin is 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, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k)…