Production Control Specialist - Quick Disconnect Valves Verified today

About the role

This position is part of Blue Origin Valves Operations, supporting quick disconnect valves used throughout Blue Origin products. You will manage demand signals and material availability to sustain production entry rates, serving as the day-to-day production control presence on the floor. You will partner directly with shift leaders and managers to identify and resolve constraints before they impact exit rates. This is a hands-on role requiring both computer work and time on the manufacturing floor, suited for someone early in their production control or supply chain career who wants to develop deep expertise in aerospace hardware flow.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage demand signals to ensure material availability aligns with planned production entry rates for quick disconnect valve and umbilical product lines
• Track work-in-progress (WIP) status across assigned product lines and communicate part availability, schedule risks, and constraint status to shift leaders and managers in real time
• Prepare and release work orders in the ERP system aligned to the production schedule; reconcile and close orders upon completion
• Maintain floor stock levels and kitting accuracy for assigned build lines; coordinate replenishment to prevent line stoppages
• Expedite shortages and coordinate with procurement, receiving, and quality to resolve part discrepancies and hold material in a timely manner
• Support shift leaders and managers in ensuring smooth workflow across the production line by identifying bottlenecks, flagging capacity constraints, and escalating unresolved issues appropriately
• Enter material transactions in the ERP system (issues, transfers, receipts, and consumption), maintaining transaction accuracy and audit trail
• Participate in cycle counts and assist in inventory discrepancy resolution for assigned areas
• Support exit rate performance by coordinating interdepartmental activity to keep jobs moving through the production sequence on schedule
• Coordinate with warehouse, inspection, quality, operations, and engineering to resolve day-to-day material and scheduling issues

Minimum qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience in production control, supply chain, inventory management, or manufacturing operations, or a completed degree in a related field in lieu of experience
• Familiarity with MRP concepts and ERP-based work order or inventory transactions
• Ability to read and interpret bills of material (BOMs) and basic engineering documentation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple open items simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively with production teams on the manufacturing floor
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic proficiency in computers for tracking, analysis, and reporting
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related discipline
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (White Belt or higher); familiarity with 5S, kaizen, or value stream mapping
• Experience supporting production entry and exit rate tracking in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with aerospace or precision hardware manufacturing processes
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Plex, or similar
• Exposure to quick disconnect valve, fluid systems, or umbilical hardware manufacturing or assembly
• Experience leveraging AI for rapid problem solving

Compensation and benefits

Base pay range for Washington applicants: $64,548.00 to $90,366.15 (other site ranges may differ).

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Paid time off up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Bonuses may be eligible based on role type and job level.

Requirements

A standard background check is required for all positions. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.