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Inventory & Production Control Specialist III

Blue Origin · Van Horn, TX

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Level
Senior
Team
Controls
Travel
50%
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
4 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior controls role at Blue Origin (aerospace & defense) in Van Horn, TX. You will be on the front lines of our test operations — ensuring the right parts, materials, and equipment are in the right place at the right time.

They ask for
3+ years
Tools it names
5S, AS9100, SAP
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 50% travel · relocation help

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How this role compares

Against 76 other live controls postings in Texas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $90k–$132k, from 9 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

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Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, AS9100, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageRelocation helpLifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Blue Origin in Van Horn

2 other open roles at this site · 5 people we found on the controls team.

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requirements

  • ✓Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and in accordance with site safety standards
  • ✓Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP/MRP systems
  • ✓Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate and resolve discrepancies
  • ✓Coordinate with launch operations, production, procurement, and engineering teams to ensure material availability aligns with launch schedules
  • ✓Support production control activities including tracking work orders, job status, and material flow across the site
  • ✓Identify and escalate potential shortages, overages, or quality concerns in a timely manner
  • ✓Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with 5S and site safety standards

Qualifications

  • ✓3+ years of experience in inventory control, warehousing, or production control in a manufacturing, aerospace, or industrial environment
  • ✓Active forklift certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire
  • ✓Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
  • ✓Proficiency with inventory management or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
  • ✓Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • ✓Ability to work a flexible schedule in support of test operations, which may include evenings, weekends, or extended hours during test campaigns

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Experience in aerospace, defense, or launch vehicle operations
  • ✓Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO quality management standards
  • ✓Experience working in remote or field site environments
  • ✓Comfort operating in a dynamic, fast-changing operational tempo

Physical

Requirements

  • ✓Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds unassisted
  • ✓Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods
  • ✓Must be able to work in outdoor and warehouse environments, including exposure to high-desert heat and weather conditions

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are 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 in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

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.

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
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Application close date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is 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. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Blue Origin's Launch Site One in Van Horn, Texas is where we make history. As an Inventory & Production Control Specialist - Sr, you will be on the front lines of our test operations — ensuring the right parts, materials, and equipment are in the right place at the right time. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of something bigger.

Van Horn Specific information

Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.

include but are not limited to

  • •Receive, inspect, and process incoming shipments; verify accuracy against purchase orders and supporting documentation
  • •Prepare and execute outbound shipments, ensuring proper packaging, labeling, and compliance with shipping

Background Check

  • •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, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL

Benefits

  • •Benefits include: 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 jo

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