Production Support Specialist II

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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!

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!

Do you embrace working in a fast pace environment to support development efforts and thrive in a creative startup environment? Come join Blue Origin's Dev. & GSE Fabrication Division.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety, inclusion and passion for our mission. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As a Production Support Specialist II, you will be part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you will support the manufacturing schedule for various systems and support equipment fabrication. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of manufacturing deliverables. In this role, you will utilize advanced planning and scheduling platforms to understand Blue Origin's scheduling needs and coordinate manufacturing activities with the operations team to support those needs.

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to have great attention to detail to improve and maintain data integrity within our systems, which will then enable efficient scheduling practices to support on time delivery. You will also need to collaborate with cross-functional teams in order to problem solve and recover schedule when met with constraints. Specialists in this role are expected to regularly provide status to program teams, elevate schedule risks immediately for timely resolution, create action plans to push critical path hardware forward, and hold teams accountable to those plans.

If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated multi-functional teams of diverse individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Fabrication Project Managers to strategically control the flow of materials to manufacturing workcenters.

• Requisitioning, receiving, storing, and dispersing and recording tooling, consumables and other assets to technicians and operators.

• Continuously monitor and respond to technician tooling and consumable needs.

• Enter material transactions in ERP system.

• Process Scrap and obsolete inventory from WIP locations as required.

• Prepare for, conduct, and assist in reconciliation of cycle counts.

• Maintain clean and safe work areas following company policies and industry best practices (5S).

• Must be able to work well with others, take direction and execute 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

• Strictly enforce all Standard Operating Procedures and policies regarding tool crib/material control.

• 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.

• Willingness to utilize powered lifting equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, lift tables etc. to support safe hardware handling operations.

• Assist in the implementation of a robust materials management process that reflects best practices, to include material purchasing, handling, storage, control, and distribution of MRO inventory.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, Accredited GED or equivalent vocational certifications or training

• 5+ years of Inventory Control, Tool Crib and/or Material Handling Experience.

• Experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and/or inventory control applications.

• Experience with activities related to planning and/or scheduling.

• Experience working with a cross functional team

• Demonstrates understanding and can apply continuous improvement concepts.

• Ability to lift 50lbs, unassisted.

• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perfume the functions of this position

• Excellent interpersonal and Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion

• Strong computer skills, familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.

• Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends, and travel on occasion

• Must be able to pass DBIDS background check. Role will be on a military installation.

• 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.

Desired:

• Knowledge with welding consumables and tooling.

• Ability to handle multiple duties concurrently based on workload dispersion, program priorities and management and customer decisions.

• Knowledge of backflush and Kanban process.

• Experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and/or inventory control applications.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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 (DIBDS) 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 transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

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