Kelden West
About Kelden West
Kelden West is a Program Planning & Control Specialist II at BLUE ORIGIN, with a background in program management and integrated planning at Boeing, and a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management from Western Washington University.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Kelden West is currently a Program Planning & Control Specialist II at BLUE ORIGIN, a position he has held since 2021 in Kent, Washington. In this role, he focuses on program planning and control, leveraging his extensive background in integrated planning and scheduling. His role involves ensuring that programs are completed within the scope, time, and cost constraints defined by the organization.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Prior to his current role, Kelden West worked at Boeing in various capacities. From 2020 to 2021, he served as a Program Management, Integrated Planning & Scheduling Specialist III. Between 2019 to 2020, he was an IP&S Specialist II, and earlier in 2019, he held the title of IP&S Specialist. His initial experience at Boeing started as an IP&S Intern in 2018. His roles at Boeing, all based in Seattle, Washington, provided him with in-depth experience in program management and integrated planning and scheduling.
Earlier Career Roles
Kelden West has also worked in various other capacities before joining BLUE ORIGIN and Boeing. In 2017 and 2018, he was a Customer Service Specialist/Logistics Intern at Weyerhaeuser, where he gained vital experience in logistics and customer service. From 2016 to 2017, he worked as a Receiving Associate at evo.com in Auburn, Washington. He also has experience as a Lumber Sales Associate at The Home Depot in Federal Way, Washington, a role he held in 2013.
Educational Background
Kelden West studied at Western Washington University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management from 2014 to 2018. His education provided him with a strong foundation in manufacturing processes and supply chain management, equipping him with the skills required for effective program planning and control.