Master Scheduler

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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!

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

About This Role
Join Blue Origin Operations as a Master Scheduler supporting our groundbreaking new programs. As part of our operations team, you'll play a critical role in creating, maintaining, and managing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) that outlines what finished goods to build, in what quantities, and by what dates. You'll serve as the planning authority and strategic advisor for your assigned product line, providing oversight and ensuring accuracy of planning team members working on sub-components while enabling seamless execution in a dynamic, high-volume aerospace manufacturing environment. This position offers the opportunity to apply advanced scheduling expertise alongside a dedicated team of experts, directly enabling safe human spaceflight.

Location: Longmont, Co | Relocation assistance provided if eligible

What You'll Do
As a Master Scheduler, you'll be responsible for managing program-level Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Master Production Schedules (MPS) that serve as the top-level roadmap for cross-functional operations. You'll translate program commitments into executable work plans while ensuring optimal resource utilization and on-time delivery through hands-on production execution management. You'll also establish the planning foundation for high-volume production ramp, provide oversight and develop business intelligence capabilities in partnership with IT to drive visibility and decision-making across the program.

Core Responsibilities:

Master Production Schedule Management

- Create, maintain, and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for components and systems, determining what finished goods to build, in what quantities, and by what dates based on program requirements and delivery commitments

- Feed accurate production quantities into the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system to drive procurement timing and ensure purchasing teams know when to order raw materials and components

- Evaluate and optimize Planning Attributes within the Item Master to improve planned order quantities, forecast accuracy, and planning system integrity

- Provide oversight and ensure accuracy of planning team members working on sub-component material planning; validate that sub-plans align with Master Schedule baseline and maintain planning logic consistency across the planning hierarchy

- Support regular audits of planning parameters, Item Master data, and MRP configuration to drive continuous improvement in planning process efficiency
Supply and Demand Balancing

- Review program forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels to build realistic long- and medium-term production plans that align manufacturing capacity with program delivery requirements

- Evaluate and act on MRP action messages, ensuring material availability to support production schedules

- Monitor MRP forecasts, inventory transactions, reject material, and customer demand to maintain planning accuracy
Capacity Planning & High-Volume Production Setup

- Conduct rough-cut capacity planning to ensure manufacturing facilities have sufficient machine availability, labor resources, and warehouse space before releasing schedules to production

- Establish Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodologies and material flow strategies as production volume scales; optimize production configurations, lot sizes, and replenishment cadences for high-volume manufacturing phases in coordination with manufacturing engineering

- Manage Material Requirements on Firm Planned Manufacturing Orders to drive correct build configurations and support demand variability
MRP Order Management & Execution

- Generate and release work orders based on MRP outputs, master production schedules, shop load conditions, and inventory requirements, ensuring production readiness with all prerequisites in place

- Firm Planned Orders into Manufacturing Orders and Purchase Requisitions with appropriate timing and quantity alignment

- Manage dates on Firm Planned Manufacturing Orders to align with baseline and recovery production schedules

- Ensure finished products are issued to Sales Orders and/or Inventory Reservations upon completion of independent demand requirements
Supplier Coordination & Supply Chain Management

- Partner with Procurement on supplier delivery schedules, performance metrics, and delivery cadence optimization

- Identify and mitigate supply chain constraints that impact production schedule execution

- Support Engineering Change Impact Assessments and resulting material planning actions
ERP System Monitoring & Continuous Optimization

- Monitor ERP system performance, MRP outputs, and planning data accuracy on an ongoing basis

- Track schedule adherence against ERP projections and identify variances requiring corrective action

- Manage shortage identification and escalation processes using ERP data; work with supply chain and manufacturing teams to resolve material shortages and capacity conflicts

- Provide feedback to IT and Operations teams on system configuration needs and process improvements based on production execution realities

- Support training and change management for planning team members on ERP updates and system enhancements

- Ensure MRP parameters, planning horizons, and material attributes remain optimized for production volumes and supply chain realities as business conditions change
Business Intelligence & Analytics Development

- Partner with IT to design and develop Business Intelligence dashboards and analytics tools that provide real-time visibility into material availability, demand signals, capacity utilization, and schedule health metrics

- Create custom SQL queries, advanced analytics, and automated reporting to enable data-driven decision-making across planning, manufacturing, and program teams

- Develop visualizations and reports that highlight bottlenecks, critical path issues, resource allocation opportunities, and production execution barriers

- Translate business requirements into technical specifications for IT to build BI tools; support ongoing maintenance, refinement, and enhancement of dashboards based on user feedback
Schedule Conflict Resolution & Production Execution Oversight

- Adjust schedules proactively when machine breakdowns, material shortages, supplier delays, or sudden program changes occur, maintaining production flow and delivery commitments

- Monitor real-time production flow and job velocity through work centers, partnering directly with shop floor teams to address bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and schedule adherence

- Work closely with manufacturing, production control, operations, and Program Management teams to prioritize workflow through multiple work centers and ensure scheduled work aligns with actual production capabilities
Schedule Communication & Risk Visibility

- Maintain and communicate integrated program schedules to Program Managers and leadership, ensuring clear visibility of critical path, milestones, and schedule health metrics

- Serve as the trusted scheduling advisor to Program Managers, communicating capacity constraints, material conflicts, and schedule impacts with recommended mitigation strategies

- Proactively identify scheduling risks, float consumption, and critical dependencies; escalate conflicts requiring cross-functional resolution

- Forecast part completion dates and continuously assess production velocity to provide accurate delivery commitments to Program Managers

- Provide regular schedule health assessments, variance analysis, and trending data
Forecasting, Analysis & Process Improvement

- Query and analyze system data to identify bottlenecks, critical paths, and resource allocation opportunities that impact production execution

- Develop and refine business processes that enable rapid identification of shortages, critical path issues, and production execution barriers

- Support production metrics development and lead initiatives to address variances, quality concerns, or execution gaps

- Track complex dependencies across integration sequences and provide leadership and Program Managers with credible program forecasts based on real production performance

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)

- 7+ years of planning & scheduling experience in manufacturing environments with hands-on production execution involvement

- Proven experience creating and managing Master Production Schedules (MPS) and working with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems

- Proven experience in aerospace, high-tech, or similarly complex manufacturing industries

- Experience with production floor operations and understanding of manufacturing constraints, capacity limitations, and shop floor realities

- Advanced proficiency in Excel for large dataset management and analysis

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with ability to make real-time scheduling decisions based on changing production conditions

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to translate complex scheduling data for Program Managers and leadership

- Collaborative mindset for cross-functional teamwork, particularly with Program Management, manufacturing, operations, and IT teams

- Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining focus on quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness

- Comfort working in fast-paced production environments where priorities can shift rapidly

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

- SQL proficiency (read, write, and execute queries)

- Experience with Business Intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)

- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including MRP module management and ongoing optimization

- Experience setting up or supporting high-volume production ramps and manufacturing process transitions

- Knowledge of Plan for Every Part (PFEP) or similar high-volume manufacturing principles

- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies

- Background in R&D or rapid prototyping environments with dynamic production scheduling requirements

- Strong mathematical and statistical analysis skills

- Experience with production scheduling software and manufacturing execution systems (MES)

- Understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and quality requirements

- Experience with rough-cut capacity planning methodologies and tools

- ASCM/APICS certification or equivalent supply chain credential

Why This Role Matters
Your work as a Master Scheduler will directly contribute to Blue Origin's mission of making space accessible to all. By creating reliable Master Production Schedules, establishing the planning foundation for high-volume production ramp, maintaining the integrity of our Material Requirements Planning foundation, and ensuring seamless production execution, you'll help ensure our ambitious spaceflight programs stay on track and deliver safely. Your expertise in balancing supply and demand while managing complex aerospace manufacturing requirements—combined with your ability to develop analytics tools in partnership with IT, provide oversight of planning accuracy across sub-components, and manage ongoing ERP performance—will be critical to meeting our delivery commitments and maintaining the high quality standards essential for human spaceflight. As a trusted advisor to Program Managers and cross-functional bridge between departments, your scheduling expertise will directly inform critical program decisions and help navigate the complex challenges of scaling aerospace manufacturing from prototype to high-volume production.

Ready to Launch Your Career with Blue Origin?

Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95
Other site ranges may differ

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 .

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