Production Associate - GS1 Mid/Final Integration (B Shift)

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 diverse 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, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

 

As a Production Associate, your role will be to ensure a stream of work is readily available for delivery to our technicians at all times. You will work within the Manufacturing, Operations, and Assembly team to manage the velocity of parts to the work cells, respond to requests for replacement parts or additional parts, and transport parts and completed assemblies either back to inventory or forward to the next stage of assembly.

 

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• This is a B Shift, 4x12 position (M-Th 17:00-05:00)
• Shift flexibility and willingness to support OT are required
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate with Production Scheduling and Material Planning to strategically control the flow of materials to manufacturing work centers.
• Reconcile any part discrepancies vs. request list; coordinate with Production Scheduling and Material Planning to order replacements or request spares if necessary.
• Schedule and expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders
• Work cross functionally to expedite any material shortages with Production Scheduling and Material Planning and other production areas.
• Continuously monitor and respond to technician parts needs, including replacements for non-conforming parts, delivery of fasteners and shop stock, moving assemblies to inventory or to the next work center, and other similar duties as requested.
• Read and understand part transportation requirements specified on the work order.
• Monitor the flow/velocity of jobs through the production line and partner with Production Scheduling and Material Planning to ensure work completes on time to schedule.
• Enter material transactions in ERP system.
• Process Scrap and obsolete inventory from WIP locations as required.
• Prepare for and assist in reconciliation of cycle counts.
• Knowledge of backflush and Kanban process.
• Must be able to work well with others, take direction and complete swiftly, be mindful of process improvement opportunities, and be able to problem solve.
• Identify, catalog, and report manufacturing delays, sources, and resolutions needed to Operations Supervisors and Managers
• Aggressively enforce safe material handling practices

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1+ years of supply chain experience
• Experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and/or inventory control applications.
• Familiarity with activities related to planning and/or scheduling.
• Experience working with a cross functional team
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrates understanding and is able to apply continuous improvement concepts.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitte