Planner/Scheduler I

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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!  

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We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. 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. 

This is a greenfield opportunity. You'll be helping stand up production planning and scheduling capability from the ground up, working alongside experienced planners to build the schedules, workflows, and cadences that this program will run on for years to come. This role is a strong fit for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, comfortable with ambiguity, and energized by building something new. 

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you will help create, analyze, and communicate detailed production schedules using industry standard scheduling software. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Leaders, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production Control to ensure work is efficiently planned with risks identified. 

We are looking for someone to apply their technical skills, collaborative mindset, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Supports development of production schedules and manufacturing plans based on program schedule, customer ask date, labor and machine resource availability, and expected make/buy part availability lead time. 

• Contributes to establishing scheduling processes, standards, and best practices for a new program. 

• Identifies schedule risks and constraints and communicates status clearly to team leads and senior planners. 

• Assists with maintaining schedule baselines and supports formal change control for schedule revisions in accordance with program requirements. 

• Maintains production schedules for assigned work centers or programs, providing Production Control with the information needed to align scheduled completion dates with work center capacities. 

• Supports scheduling needs on other programs as team priorities shift. 

• Builds and updates tactical schedules using scheduling systems (MS Project & Primavera P6) under the guidance of senior planners. 

• Supports schedule recovery efforts by helping identify bottlenecks and analyze options, including forward and reverse scheduling methods. 

• Works closely with the production team to understand the needs and constraints of a developing manufacturing shop floor and its technicians, and schedules work accordingly. 

• Coordinates with Program Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Engineering to keep production schedules accurate and timely. 

• Embraces a tool-forward, digitally literate approach, actively seeking out and applying available software and automation (including AI) to eliminate repetitive manual work. 

• Provides regular updates to management on upcoming production priorities. 

• Establishes and updates visual management boards with current job/program status. 

• Supports schedule and scope variance analysis and MRP execution reviews. 

• Helps keep the Operations schedule, Program schedule, and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) aligned as systems come online. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite. 

• Ability to read and understand technical documents, including drawings and schematics. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 grant asylum.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 

• Internship, co-op, or up to 2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a manufacturing environment 

• Exposure to scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera P6 

• Basic knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems and processes 

• APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) certification or working toward it 

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies 

• Familiarity with AI and generative AI tools to improve productivity, such as drafting reports, summarizing data, or automating routine scheduling tasks 

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Blue Origin, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match. 

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 

Culture 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 an 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 (DBIDS) 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 (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.