Supervisor, Production (Stage 2 Integration) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

4d • $105,000 - $135,000 • 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. SUPERVISOR, PRODUCTION (STAGE 2 INTEGRATION) - 2ND SHIFT RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow Resolve nonconformance issues, including documentation of associated rework Lead and manage a staff of technicians including all performance management related tasks Review work instructions, and make change recommendations when needed Assess and vet the appropriate skillset needed for stage integration Identify training needs, and develop training programs Provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations including planning, monitoring, and appraising job results Develop and implement cost reductions processes and efficiency improvement measures Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between shifts and other departments Perform production risk identification and mitigation Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization, and productivity

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 willing to work 2nd shift weekday schedule (M-F 4:00 PM - 4:00 AM)
• Must be open to working extended hours and weekends
• Must be able to travel short and/or extended trips as needed (up to 10%)
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) 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

• 1+ years of experience managing or leading direct reports
• 5+ years of experience in structures manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
• Lean manufacturing training and experience
• Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving total cost equation
• Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods
• Demonstrated record of high-performance at SpaceX (rated 4/4 or above in previous review cycles)

Responsibilities

• Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow
• Resolve nonconformance issues, including documentation of associated rework
• Lead and manage a staff of technicians including all performance management related tasks
• Review work instructions, and make change recommendations when needed
• Assess and vet the appropriate skillset needed for stage integration
• Identify training needs, and develop training programs
• Provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives
• Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
• Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations including planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Develop and implement cost reductions processes and efficiency improvement measures
• Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between shifts and other departments
• Perform production risk identification and mitigation
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
• Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization, and productivity

Benefits

• You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees