Production Control Manager - JARVIS

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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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

• Lead the Fabrication Control Team in planning, scheduling, and coordinating manufacturing activities to achieve production milestones and delivery targets.
• Develop, manage, and report against detailed production schedules, collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to resolve issues and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Oversee demand planning, shortage tracking, and daily work center scheduling; implement recovery plans and milestone reporting to drive schedule adherence.
• Monitor production performance metrics, analyze variances, and provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Mentor and develop team members to foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define requirements, establish standardized processes, and implement new tools or software solutions (e.g., ERP, MES, PLM systems).
• Support new product introductions, process changes, and production scale-up activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards; proactively identify risks and lead corrective actions.
• Manage budget and resource allocation for production control activities.
• Drive and contribute to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

• 5+ years of experience managing a team within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• 5+ years as an individual contributor in manufacturing or aerospace production control, scheduling, or operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, operations management, supply chain, military, or comparable field; or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret production data to drive process improvements and decision-making.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in digital tools, including Windows, Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including overtime, weekends, and occasional travel.
• Experience managing environments that require adherence to safety and health guidelines, including PPE usage.
• Ability to handle multiple decisions considering workload dispersion, program priorities, and management/customer requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication.
• Strong analytical skills and mathematical aptitude for problem-solving.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in aerospace research and development and manufacturing environments.
• Proven record of hands-on development and implementation of company-wide process improvements.
• Experience leveraging existing data sets to provide analytics insight.

• Industry certifications or trade school training in operations, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or similar industries.
• Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technologies and software (e.g., CAD, ERP, MES, PLM).
• Experience with material requirements planning (MRP), shortage recovery, and schedule management.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with fluid systems and applied chemistry fundamentals.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organization and ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Familiarity with aerospace regulatory compliance.
• Proven record of hands-on team leadership and cross-functional project management.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years’ experience working on development programs or production lines in both leadership and hands-on roles.
• Proficiency in reading, running, and writing SQL (Structured Query Language).

Culture Statement

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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

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• 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

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