
Production Control Specialist II
Blue Origin · Huntsville, AL
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist controls role at Blue Origin (aerospace & defense) in Huntsville, AL. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will plan and prepare manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish the sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Capacity planning, SAP
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How this role compares
Against 14 other live controls postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 87%
- Automation 87%
- Robotics 60%
- EHS / safety 40%
- ✓ Lean 33%
- Root cause 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Capacity planning, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- ✓Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in production control, production scheduling, or operations in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Demonstrated experience with production planning tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
- ✓Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret capacity and production requisition data to support decision-making
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting
- ✓Must be willing 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
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments
- ✓Knowledge of MRP (Material
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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.
Production Control Specialist II – Job Description
Job Profile Summary
Plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions; includes estimating. Analyzes plant capacity and production requisition data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources; prepares production reports.
Job Description
As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will plan and prepare manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish the sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders. You will expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. You will analyze plant capacity and production requisition data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources and prepare production reports.
include but are not limited to
- •Develop, maintain, and manage detailed manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to ensure sequence and lead times align with customer orders and sales forecasts
- •Monitor production operations and expedite activities that are causing schedule delays; proactively adjust and communicate schedule changes to meet unforeseen conditions
- •Analyze plant capacity, production requisition data, and resource availability to determine optimal manufacturing processes and identify potential constraints or bottlenecks
- •Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure production plans are achievable and aligned with organizational goals
- •Prepare, maintain, and distribute accurate production reports, performance metrics, and status updates to relevant stakeholders and leadership
- •Provide estimating support for production timelines, resource requirements, and capacity planning initiatives
- •Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within production control processes and implement best practices to enhance scheduling efficiency and on-time delivery performance
Planning) systems and processes
- •APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) certification or equivalent
- •Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
- •Experience working in a high-tempo, fast-paced production environment with competing priorities
- •Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present production data and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Blue Origin, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match.
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.
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 tra
