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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – F9 STRUCTURES INTEGRATION – 2ND SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will be responsible for leading and managing a staff of up to 30 employees in the assembly, modification, repair, and integration of production assemblies in order to guarantee achievement of on time delivery and quality targets.
• Responsible for managing the complete production process within a predefined area and ensuring safety at all times.
• Resolving reoccurring nonconformance issues.
• Reviewing work instructions and making change recommendations when needed.
• Meeting tight production schedules to achieve high rate production.
• Responsible for assessing, staffing and vetting the appropriate skillset needed.
• Monitor material costs and cost savings.
• Developing, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing system policies, and procedures, and identifying and organizing training programs.
• Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff.
• Capacity planning of equipment and personnel.
• Coordinate with Engineering and other departments to minimize production interruptions.
• Think creatively; question the status quo, while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards.
• Developing and assuring adequate machine maintenance schedules and back-up spares availability.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 6 years in aerospace/aviation (airframe, launch vehicle, or military).
• Minimum of 4 years in management.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving total cost equation.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, and efficiency methods.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production desirable.
• Safety training and/or safety certifications.
• Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed. Up to 20% travel.
• Must be available for all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.