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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!\nAs 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\nJoin 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.\nLocation: Longmont, Co | Relocation assistance provided if eligible\nWhat You'll Do\nAs 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.\nCore Responsibilities:\nMaster Production Schedule Management\nCreate, 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\nFeed 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\nEvaluate and optimize Planning Attributes within the Item Master to improve planned order quantities, forecast accuracy, and planning system integrity\nProvide 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\nSupport regular audits of planning parameters, Item Master data, and MRP configuration to drive continuous improvement in planning process efficiency\nSupply and Demand Balancing\nReview program forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels to build realistic long- and medium-term production plans that align manufacturing capacity with program delivery requirements\nEvaluate and act on MRP action messages, ensuring material availability to support production schedules\nMonitor MRP forecasts, inventory transactions, reject material, and customer demand to maintain planning accuracy\nCapacity Planning & High-Volume Production Setup\nConduct rough-cut capacity planning to ensure manufacturing facilities have sufficient machine availability, labor resources, and warehouse space before releasing schedules to production\nEstablish 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\nManage Material Requirements on Firm Planned Manufacturing Orders to drive correct build configurations and support demand variability\nMRP Order Management & Execution\nGenerate 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\nFirm Planned Orders into Manufacturing Orders and Purchase Requisitions with appropriate timing and quantity alignment\nManage dates on Firm Planned Manufacturing Orders to align with baseline and recovery production schedules\nEnsure finished products are issued to Sales Orders and/or Inventory Reservations upon completion of independent demand requirements\nSupplier Coordination & Supply Chain Management\nPartner with Procurement on supplier delivery schedules, performance metrics, and delivery cadence optimization\nIdentify and mitigate supply chain constraints that impact production schedule execution\nSupport Engineering Change Impact Assessments and resulting material planning actions\nERP System Monitoring & Continuous Optimization\nMonitor ERP system performance, MRP outputs, and planning data accuracy on an ongoing basis\nTrack schedule adherence against ERP projections and identify variances requiring corrective action\nManage shortage identification and escalation processes using ERP data; work with supply chain and manufacturing teams to resolve material shortages and capacity conflicts\nProvide feedback to IT and Operations teams on system configuration needs and process improvements based on production execution realities\nSupport training and change management for planning team members on ERP updates and system enhancements\nEnsure MRP parameters, planning horizons, and material attributes remain optimized for production volumes and supply chain realities as business conditions change\nBusiness Intelligence & Analytics Development\nPartner 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\nCreate custom SQL queries, advanced analytics, and automated reporting to enable data-driven decision-making across planning, manufacturing, and program teams\nDevelop visualizations and reports that highlight bottlenecks, critical path issues, resource allocation opportunities, and production execution barriers\nTranslate business requirements into technical specifications for IT to build BI tools; support ongoing maintenance, refinement, and enhancement of dashboards based on user feedback\nSchedule Conflict Resolution & Production Execution Oversight\nAdjust schedules proactively when machine breakdowns, material shortages, supplier delays, or sudden program changes occur, maintaining production flow and delivery commitments\nMonitor real-time production flow and job velocity through work centers, partnering directly with shop floor teams to address bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and schedule adherence\nWork 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\nSchedule Communication & Risk Visibility\nMaintain and communicate integrated program schedules to Program Managers and leadership, ensuring clear visibility of critical path, milestones, and schedule health metrics\nServe as the trusted scheduling advisor to Program Managers, communicating capacity constraints, material conflicts, and schedule impacts with recommended mitigation strategies\nProactively identify scheduling risks, float consumption, and critical dependencies; escalate conflicts requiring cross-functional resolution\nForecast part completion dates and continuously assess production velocity to provide accurate delivery commitments to Program Managers\nProvide regular schedule health assessments, variance analysis, and trending data\nForecasting, Analysis & Process Improvement\nQuery and analyze system data to identify bottlenecks, critical paths, and resource allocation opportunities that impact production execution\nDevelop and refine business processes that enable rapid identification of shortages, critical path issues, and production execution barriers\nSupport production metrics development and lead initiatives to address variances, quality concerns, or execution gaps\nTrack complex dependencies across integration sequences and provide leadership and Program Managers with credible program forecasts based on real production performance\nWhat You'll Bring\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)\n7+ years of planning & scheduling experience in manufacturing environments with hands-on production execution involvement\nProven experience creating and managing Master Production Schedules (MPS) and working with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems\nProven experience in aerospace, high-tech, or similarly complex manufacturing industries\nExperience with production floor operations and understanding of manufacturing constraints, capacity limitations, and shop floor realities\nAdvanced proficiency in Excel for large dataset management and analysis\nStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with ability to make real-time scheduling decisions based on changing production conditions\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to translate complex scheduling data for Program Managers and leadership\nCollaborative mindset for cross-functional teamwork, particularly with Program Management, manufacturing, operations, and IT teams\nDemonstrated ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining focus on quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness\nComfort working in fast-paced production environments where priorities can shift rapidly\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite\nPreferred Qualifications:\nSQL proficiency (read, write, and execute queries)\nExperience with Business Intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)\nExperience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including MRP module management and ongoing optimization\nExperience setting up or supporting high-volume production ramps and manufacturing process transitions\nKnowledge of Plan for Every Part (PFEP) or similar high-volume manufacturing principles\nKnowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies\nBackground in R&D or rapid prototyping environments with dynamic production scheduling requirements\nStrong mathematical and statistical analysis skills\nExperience with production scheduling software and manufacturing execution systems (MES)\nUnderstanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and quality requirements\nExperience with rough-cut capacity planning methodologies and tools\nASCM/APICS certification or equivalent supply chain credential\nWhy This Role Matters\nYour 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. 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