Supervisor, Production (Orbital Tube Welder)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

17h • $115,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing, production, or testing environment
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project
• Must be available to work 2nd shift schedules, extended hours, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years in operational leadership
• Crane Operator Certification
• Time management, scheduling and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience developing and working within company specific Lean Six Sigma programs
• Understanding of all rigging equipment – shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
• Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment and write lift plans
• Strong working knowledge of lifting signals and communications
• Manufacturing planning
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to build and maintain consistently winning and cohesive teams
• Computer skills and knowledge of collaboration tools
• Experience monitoring and continuously improving product quality, cost and lead times

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations within the facility to achieve and maintain rate, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Participate in the ongoing development and improvement of each employee by creating training and organizing opportunities for continuous learning
• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new hires
• Ensure compliance with safety, ethics, and professional standards within the facility
• Organize, monitor, and prioritize tasks to meet production goals
• Evaluate and fix/improve each station within the production operation to ensure optimal efficiency
• Maintain communication between employees and senior executives to ensure procedures and policies are well-understood and followed
• Manage the flow of raw materials and other resources within Precision Tube Fabrication
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications

Benefits

• Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 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

What This Job Offers

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