Sr. Production Planning/Scheduler

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.

We are seeking a Sr. Production Planning/Scheduler who will create and manage integrated factory utilization schedule(s) for our Lunar manufacturing operations facilities.  In this role you will consider program schedules, customer request dates, labor availability, facility capacity, machine/resources, and anticipated lead times for make/buy part availability. 

Team Focus & Domain Expertise:

As part of a hardworking team of specialists you will be responsible for all aspects of creating, analyzing and communicating integrated factory utilization schedules using industry standard scheduling software. You will collaborate with Factory Integrator, Manufacturing Leaders, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production Control to ensure work is efficiency planned with all risks identified.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided: Yes
• Travel expected up to ~ 10% of the time
• Shifts available: A
• Postions available: 1

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manages production schedules for multiple programs.  Provides Production Control detailed information to ensure scheduled completion dates align with actual work center capacities, capabilities, and historical performance.
• Evaluates product scope and creates tactical schedules using scheduling systems (MS Project/Primavera P6).  Controls the scope of work released to Production Control for management and execution.
• When schedule recovery is necessary, identifies and analyzes solutions and bottlenecks, including forward and reverse scheduling methods.
• Works closely with production teams to determine the needs and constraints of the manufacturing shop floor, technicians and schedules work accordingly.
• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with Program Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Engineering to ensure production and customer specifications are accurate and production schedules are timely. 
• Monitors status and provides regular updates to management on upcoming production priorities.
• Updates visual management boards with current job/program status.
• Performs schedule and scope variance analysis and reviews MRP execution
• Ensures the Work Center schedule, Program schedule and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) are aligned.
• Works on problems where analysis of data requires evaluation and judgement.
• Excellent written /verbal communications skills
• Mentors and assists other planners. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for our mission and vision: Millions of people living and working in space!

• Excellent written /verbal communications skills

• BA/BS Production Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering and/or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years recent production control planning and scheduling experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in creating and maintaining schedules with CPM (critical path methodology) in MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Able to work full time schedule, including occasional travel, overtime, or on-call work.
• Based upon job duties, may need to work in various areas that may cause exposure to fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals (well below OSHA exposure guidelines), outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and/or be part of a hearing conservation program due to noise levels around certain equipment.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Digital literacy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing Lead, supplier management, program management experience highly desired.
• Read and understands technical documents including blueprints and schematics.
• Excellent computer skills with Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Excel, Power Query, SQL, MS Office, and ERP experienc