Blue Origin

Sr Production Scheduler

Blue Origin • $115K — $161K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in planning and scheduling
  • Proven track record in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or high-tech
  • Highly proficient in Excel for managing large datasets
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to address production challenges
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Ability to focus on quality and efficiency while managing costs

Responsibilities

  • Forecast part completion dates and prioritize work with manufacturing teams
  • Prepare work orders based on MRP and production schedules
  • Monitor job flow through the production line to meet schedules
  • Analyze system data to support business goals
  • Develop processes to address shortages and critical paths
  • Support initiatives to improve production metrics and quality

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
  • Stock options for all regular employees
  • Generous paid time off including up to four weeks per year and 14 paid holidays
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

Support the design, development, and fabrication of New Shepard vehicles alongside a small team of experts. You'll need strong communication and organization skills for this hands-on role.

We are seeking someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:
  • Relocation Provided, if eligible
  • Supporting the New Shepard Program


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Forecast part completion dates and work closely with manufacturing and production control to ensure work is prioritized appropriately through work centers
  • Prepare work orders to produce parts based on MRP, master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements
  • Monitor the flow/velocity of jobs through the production line and partner with Manufacturing/Operations to ensure work completes on time to schedule.
  • Query and analyze system data to support business goals
  • Develop business processes that allow team to quickly and effectively understand shortages and critical path
  • Support production metric development and initiatives to address any variances or quality issues


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, business, or other related field
  • Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the aerospace or high-tech industries
  • 7+ years planning & scheduling experience
  • Highly proficient in managing large sets of data in Excel
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve production issues
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Diligent with a focus on quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
  • Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office suite of software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to balance multiple decisions based on workload dispersion, program priorities, and management and customer decisions


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Can read, run, and write SQL (Structured Query Language)
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (including Product Life Cycle Management, Manufacturing Execution System, and Material Requirements Planning)
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Strong math and analytical skills to solve problems
  • Experience in R&D environments


Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $115,256.00 - $161,357.70

Other site ranges may differ

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.

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 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.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
Learn more about Blue Origin
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000

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