Specialist - Production Control II
On-site · Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Production Control, Inventory & Logistics Specialist for a new advanced hardware program at Blue Origin. Stand up material flow and inventory infrastructure from ground up, including receiving workflows, stockroom layout, WIP staging areas, kitting processes, and material flow paths. Coordinate material availability to meet build requirements across prototype, development, and production hardware; prepare and release work orders based on master production schedule; reconcile and close orders; provide detailed status of materials, constraints, and WIP to leadership and scheduling. Implement stocking strategies on production lines; monitor floor stock levels; act as custodian of inventory accuracy. Schedule and expedite movement of parts across work centers and facilities; enter material transactions in ERP; monitor MRB disposition and stranded material; prepare for cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies. Collaborate with procurement, receiving, quality, and production to resolve shortages and part discrepancies. Desired familiarity with AS9100, Lean/Six Sigma, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Plex). Strong math, analytical skills, and communication to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
Required Qualifications
- 1-2+ years of experience in production control, inventory management, or supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) systems and ERP-based work order management
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bills of material (BOMs)
- Strong understanding of inventory control principles — cycle counting, material transactions, floor stock management, and WIP tracking
- Experience working cross-functionally with production, quality, procurement, and engineering teams
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); strong Excel skills for tracking and analysis
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