Production Support Associate

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and lowcost 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!

We are a diverse team of collaborators doers and problemsolvers 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 Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

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

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain Facilities and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists technicians and engineers you will support the design development and fabrication for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the teams impact on all aspects of ontime hardware delivery.

As a Production Support Associate your role will be to ensure a stream of work is readily available for delivery to our technicians at all times. You will work within the Manufacturing Operations and Assembly team to manage the velocity of parts to the work cells respond to requests for replacement parts or additional parts and transport parts and completed assemblies either back to inventory or forward to the next stage of assembly.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 2 of the time
• Shifts available:
  • SHIFT A 1012 hour Monday thru Thursday

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate with Production Scheduling and Material Planning to strategically control the flow of materials to manufacturing work centers.
• Reconcile any part discrepancies vs. request list; coordinate with Production Scheduling and Material Planning to order replacements or request spares if necessary.
• Schedule and expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders stock transfers and requests for shipping orders
• Work cross functionally to expedite any material shortages with Production Scheduling and Material Planning and other production areas.
• Continuously monitor and respond to technician parts needs including replacements for nonconforming parts delivery of fasteners and shop stock moving assemblies to inventory or to the next work center and other similar duties as requested.
• Read and understand part transportation requirements specified on the work order.
• Monitor the flow/velocity of jobs through the production line and partner with Production Scheduling and Material Planning to ensure work completes on time to schedule.
• Enter material transactions in ERP system.
• Process S and obsolete inventory from WIP locations as required.
• Prepare for and assist in reconciliation of cycle counts.
• Knowledge of backflush and Kanban process.
• 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
• Aggressively enforce safe material handling practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 years of supply chain experience
• Experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and/or inventory control applications.
• Familiarity with activities related to planning and/or scheduling.
• Experience working with a cross functional team
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrates understanding and is able to apply continuous improvement concepts.
• 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.
• Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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
• Willingness to utilize powered lifting equipment forklifts pallet jacks hoists lift tables etc. to support safe hardware handling operations.
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 necessary.
• Ability to handle multiple duties concurrently based on workload dispersion program priorities and management and customer decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills familiar with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint etc.

Inclusivity Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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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: Blues 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

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and longterm 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 companypaid 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.

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