Production Specialist Jobs in Alabama
Production Specialist jobs in Alabama are concentrated in Huntsville, Birmingham, and Montgomery, where defense contractors, automotive manufacturers, and aerospace firms drive consistent demand for skilled production talent at every level from entry-line operators to senior specialists. Established employers like Lockheed Martin, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, and Boeing regularly fill production specialist roles tied to precision assembly, quality control, and process optimization. The Huntsville corridor in particular has emerged as one of the most active hiring markets in the region, fueled by continued growth in defense and aerospace production. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers 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 toward safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will support the design, development, and fabrication of space launch vehicles and components to support human spaceflight programs. This is a hands-on position that requires strong communication, organization, planning, and project management skills. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight.
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!
Responsibilities:
Evaluate manufacturing schedule and coordinate the availability and controlled flow of materials and services to meet customer requirements
Performs shop order release/closure in the MRP System and reconciles parts
Provide detailed status of work in progress, and material availability, and communicate constraints to schedule
Prepare work orders for the production of parts based on the master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements
Coordinate interdepartmental activity with warehouse, inspection, quality, operations, purchasing, engineering, logistics, and program.
Schedule and expedite the movement of parts using move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders
Work cross-functionally to expedite any material shortages with procurement, receiving, quality, and other production areas
Implement material stocking strategy on production lines, monitor, control and maintain proper floor stock
Control the proper access and consumption of material in manufacturing – custodian of the cash
Monitor the flow/velocity of jobs through the production line and partner with Production to ensure work is completed on time to schedule.
Enter material transactions in the ERP system
Prepare reports and note shortages/damage
Process Scrap and obsolete inventory from WIP locations as required.
Work with Production and Materials teams to resolve part discrepancies
May be required to interface with departments throughout the company
Must possess good organizational skills, the ability to work well with others, good decision-making skills, and the ability to think outside the box
Qualifications:
3 + years of production planning or supply chain experience
Experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
Experience with activities related to planning and/or scheduling
Experience working with a cross-functional team
Excellent computer skills with MS Office, ERP experience with MRP execution desired.
Excellent written /verbal communication skills
Desired:
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
SQL or Advanced Excel Experience
Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends and travel on occasion
Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.
Experience with ERP systems
Ability to handle multiple decisions based on workload dispersion, program priorities, and management and customer decisions
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc)
Strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong math and analytical skills to solve problems
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
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.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers 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 toward safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will support the design, development, and fabrication of space launch vehicles and components to support human spaceflight programs. This is a hands-on position that requires strong communication, organization, planning, and project management skills. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight.
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!
Responsibilities:
Evaluate manufacturing schedule and coordinate the availability and controlled flow of materials and services to meet customer requirements
Performs shop order release/closure in the MRP System and reconciles parts
Provide detailed status of work in progress, and material availability, and communicate constraints to schedule
Prepare work orders for the production of parts based on the master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements
Coordinate interdepartmental activity with warehouse, inspection, quality, operations, purchasing, engineering, logistics, and program.
Schedule and expedite the movement of parts using move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders
Work cross-functionally to expedite any material shortages with procurement, receiving, quality, and other production areas
Implement material stocking strategy on production lines, monitor, control and maintain proper floor stock
Control the proper access and consumption of material in manufacturing – custodian of the cash
Monitor the flow/velocity of jobs through the production line and partner with Production to ensure work is completed on time to schedule.
Enter material transactions in the ERP system
Prepare reports and note shortages/damage
Process Scrap and obsolete inventory from WIP locations as required.
Work with Production and Materials teams to resolve part discrepancies
May be required to interface with departments throughout the company
Must possess good organizational skills, the ability to work well with others, good decision-making skills, and the ability to think outside the box
Qualifications:
3 + years of production planning or supply chain experience
Experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
Experience with activities related to planning and/or scheduling
Experience working with a cross-functional team
Excellent computer skills with MS Office, ERP experience with MRP execution desired.
Excellent written /verbal communication skills
Desired:
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
SQL or Advanced Excel Experience
Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends and travel on occasion
Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.
Experience with ERP systems
Ability to handle multiple decisions based on workload dispersion, program priorities, and management and customer decisions
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc)
Strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong math and analytical skills to solve problems
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
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.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
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Where Alabama roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Production Specialist Job Market in Alabama
A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.
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What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production specialist jobs across Alabama.
- High school diploma or GED with at least one year of manufacturing or production floor experience
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work orders, and production schedules
- Hands-on experience operating production machinery and following standard operating procedures
- Familiarity with quality control processes, inspection methods, and defect documentation
- Ability to meet physical demands including standing, lifting, and working in a production environment
- Basic computer proficiency for logging production data, inventory tracking, and reporting systems
Production Specialist Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production specialist in Alabama?
Most production specialist roles in Alabama require a high school diploma or GED, with employers in automotive and aerospace strongly preferring candidates who have completed a technical program through an Alabama community college such as those offered by the Alabama Community College System. Certifications like OSHA safety training or manufacturer-specific equipment credentials improve hiring outcomes. Practical experience on a production floor, gained through co-op programs or entry-level operator roles, is the most direct path.
Which companies hire production specialists in Alabama?
Companies currently hiring production specialists in Alabama include Blue Origin, Auburn University, and Hyundai Motor Company, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Alabama's concentration of defense contractors in Huntsville and automotive plants in Lincoln, Lincoln, and Talladega means demand is spread across both large primes and their regional suppliers.
Which Alabama cities have the most production specialist jobs?
The cities with the most production specialist openings in Alabama are Huntsville, Montgomery, and Auburn University. Huntsville leads because of its dense cluster of aerospace and defense manufacturers, while Birmingham draws demand from industrial suppliers and distribution operations, and Montgomery anchors automotive-adjacent production tied to the Hyundai and Honda facilities in the surrounding region.
Are there remote production specialist jobs in Alabama?
Yes, but they're rare. Production specialist work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to a physical production environment, so most roles require on-site presence. About 0% of production specialist openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those postings tend to cover quality documentation, production scheduling coordination, or supplier communication rather than direct floor work.
How can I get hired as a production specialist in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a production operator or manufacturing associate role at one of Alabama's large automotive or aerospace facilities, where on-the-job training programs are common. Honda Manufacturing of Alabama and companies in the Huntsville defense corridor regularly hire entry-level candidates and train them on-site. Completing a short technical certificate through the Alabama Community College System in manufacturing technology or industrial safety gives candidates a concrete edge when applying without prior production floor experience.
Where can I find and apply to production specialist jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to production specialist jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alabama openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that match. No account or profile creation is required to see and apply to open positions.
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