Manager, Production (Precision Tube Fabrication)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Precision Tube Fabrication team is looking for a Production Manager to help lead our production operations. This is a fast-paced and high-volume manufacturing facility responsible for delivering finished fluid systems assemblies to our Falcon & Dragon customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or 4+ years of experience in one or more of the following industries: Engineering. Manufacturing/production operations. Supply chain management. Military operations.
• 1+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production role with direct reports.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports.
• 4+ years of experience within manufacturing operations
• A strong technical understanding and practical knowledge of fluid systems manufacturing processes.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization, including production technicians, engineering, and the Executive level.
• Experience developing team performance metrics, setting targets, and driving production teams to achieve those targets.
• Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy.
• Highly motivated and team-oriented leader with strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams within the organization.
• Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles.
• Demonstrated record of high-performance (rated 4/4 or above in previous review cycles).

Responsibilities

• Manage a staff of supervisors and 80+ employees across multiple shifts toward goals aligned to company targets for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Ensure a strong focus is placed on safety and achieve excellent safety performance with the team.
• Leverage quality metrics to continually improve the output of the team; play a leading role in ensuring root cause for quality issues are identified and appropriate improvement actions are put in place.
• Achieve cost targets by improving labor efficiency, eliminating rework/scrap drivers, and driving design for manufacturability improvements.
• Drive the team to achieve ambitious delivery targets that support the company’s launch manifest, while continuing to uphold high quality standards.
• Support the overall organization in the strategic planning of labor, equipment, facilities, and other resources.
• Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet volume production demand.
• Develop high-performing leaders and inspire a culture of excellence.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement.
• Think creatively and question the status quo.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave
• Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager