Blue Origin · 16 hours ago
Production Operations Specialist
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Production Operations Specialist will coordinate the flow of materials and services in manufacturing, ensuring that production schedules are met and collaborating across departments to facilitate operations.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Evaluate manufacturing schedule and coordinate the availability and controlled flow of materials and services to meet customer requirements
Performs shop order release/closure in MRP System and reconciles parts
Provide detailed status of work in progress, material availability, and communicates constraints to schedule
Prepare work orders for the production of parts based on the master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements
Coordinate interdepartmental activity with warehouse, inspection, quality, operations, purchasing, engineering, logistics, and program
Schedule and expedite the movement of parts using move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders
Work cross-functionally to expedite any material shortages with procurement, receiving, quality, and other production areas
Implement material stocking strategy on production lines, monitor, control and maintain accurate floor stock
Control the proper access and consumption of material in manufacturing – custodian of the cash
Supervise the flow/velocity of jobs through the production line and partner with Production to ensure work completes on time to schedule
Supervise the velocity of the disposition of MRB and stranded material
Enter material transactions in the ERP system
Prepare reports and note shortages/damage
Process Scrap and obsolete inventory from WIP locations as required
Prepare for, conduct, and assist in the reconciliation of cycle counts
Knowledge of the backflush process
Work with Production and Materials teams to resolve part discrepancies
May be required to interface with departments throughout the company
Must possess good organizational skills, the ability to work well with others, good decision-making skills, and the ability to think outside the box
Qualification
Required
1+ years of supply chain experience
Experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
Experience with activities related to planning and/or scheduling
Experience working with a cross-functional team
Excellent computer skills with MS Office, ERP experience with MRP execution desired
Excellent written /verbal communications skills
Demonstrates understanding and can apply continuous improvement terminology/tools: LEAN, Six Sigma principles/DFSS/Lean design principles, Value Stream, and Kaizen
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor's Degree
Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends and travel on occasion
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 and ACGIH 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 vital
Experience with ERP systems
Ability to handle multiple decisions based on workload dispersion, program priorities, and management and customer decisions
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc)
Strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong math and analytical skills to tackle problems
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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